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World’s first dual-cation battery could power a greener future

Scientists at the University of Limerick (UL) in Ireland have developed a groundbreaking new battery that could transform electric vehicles, portable devices, and renewable...

Calcium could unlock stable, low-cost sodium batteries for the future

Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything in our modern lives—from smartphones to electric vehicles—but lithium is both scarce and unevenly distributed around the world. As demand...

Game-changing solid additive boosts solar cell lifespan by 300%

A team of scientists in South Korea has developed a new perovskite solar cell that not only delivers record-breaking efficiency but also lasts more...

Scientists turn used water bottles into powerful, recyclable energy devices

Every year, more than 500 billion plastic water bottles are produced worldwide, most of them used only once before being thrown away. Now, scientists have...

Researchers find smart ways to give old solar panels a second life

Australia’s booming solar industry is creating a new challenge: what to do with thousands of old solar panels when they reach the end of...

Scientists develop 3D printing method that “grows” super-strong materials in gel

A team of researchers at EPFL in Switzerland has unveiled a new 3D printing method that could transform how metals and ceramics are made. Their...

Smarter batteries could tell your EV if it will make it home

Electric vehicle drivers know the feeling: the dashboard says the battery is 40% charged, but that number doesn’t tell you whether you’ll make it...

Flash of heat unlocks cleaner, faster lithium extraction

As the demand for lithium skyrockets—driven by electric cars, smartphones, and renewable energy storage—the race is on to find cleaner and faster ways to...

Scientists achieve record efficiency in inorganic perovskite solar cells

Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable technologies, but scientists are constantly searching for ways to make solar panels more efficient, affordable, and...

New hybrid film could boost energy harvesting from human motion by 450%

Imagine charging your devices simply by walking, bending your wrist, or tapping a surface. A new study shows this may soon be possible thanks to...