Fruit peels could help power your smartphone’s camera flash. Here’s how
Imagine turning fruit waste into technology that stores electricity. This would reduce food waste and promote clean energy storage.
Postdoctoral researcher Vianney Ngoyi Kitenge transformed...
Thinner, cheaper, greener: A new breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cells
Hydrogen fuel cells are known for being clean and efficient—they generate electricity while releasing only water vapor.
But despite their promise, they haven’t been widely...
Scientists boost solar panel efficiency with a microscopic protective coating
A team of researchers led by NYU Tandon has found a simple yet powerful way to make cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar panels more efficient...
Scientists solve key electric vehicle battery problem with smarter material design
Scientists in South Korea have made a major breakthrough that could improve the performance and lifespan of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Researchers at the...
New hydrogen system could power 100-passenger aircraft
In a major step toward zero-emission aviation, researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a new way to store and deliver liquid...
Your phone could help cut your electricity bill—here’s how
Would you change when you use electricity if your phone warned you that prices would spike tomorrow?
Research shows that many people would—and that doing...
New elastic metal could make heating and cooling greener and more efficient
Scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have created a special metal that could revolutionize the way we heat and...
This new coating makes lithium-metal batteries safer and longer-lasting
Scientists have developed a new way to make lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) safer and last much longer—an important step toward better electric vehicles and energy...
Can data centers be good neighbors? New noise solutions may help
As artificial intelligence, online shopping, and cloud storage continue to grow, data centers are popping up all over the country.
These large buildings house computer...
A simple twist makes solar panels last much longer
Perovskite solar cells are a new type of solar technology that’s lightweight, flexible, and affordable.
They can be used in creative ways, like in windows,...