New nanoplastic could make streetlights more sustainable
A new study by researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has...
New solar technology makes hydrogen production cheaper and more stable
A team of scientists from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London has developed a new method for producing hydrogen using sunlight,...
How tiny particles and bacteria work together to harvest sunlight
Some things just work better in pairs—like peanut butter and jelly, or famous duos like Simon and Garfunkel.
Now, scientists have discovered another unique partnership:...
Scientists develop super adsorbent to capture CO₂ from air
A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a powerful new material that can pull carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly...
Scientists use AI to build smarter, more efficient solar cells
Solar power is one of the best ways to produce clean energy, and scientists are always looking for ways to improve solar panels.
A special...
New battery breakthrough could make electric cars go much farther
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular, but one big problem remains: charging. Many EV drivers worry about running out of power before reaching...
A major breakthrough for better batteries: Scientists solve a long-standing mystery
Scientists from Skoltech, in collaboration with French researchers, have made an exciting discovery that could lead to better lithium-ion batteries—ones that store 30% more...
Nickel-based batteries: A safer, more powerful future for electric vehicles
Nickel could be the key to making electric vehicle (EV) batteries safer and more powerful.
Compared to cobalt, which is commonly used in today’s EV...
Scientists turn sewage sludge into clean energy and animal feed using solar power
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a groundbreaking way to turn sewage sludge—a waste product from wastewater treatment—into green hydrogen...
New additive makes organic solar panels last 59% longer
A team of international scientists has made an exciting breakthrough that could bring organic solar panels closer to everyday use.
By adding a tiny amount...