Tiny 3D chips could supercharge phones and cut energy use
MIT engineers have found a new way to make electronics faster and more energy-efficient using a powerful material called gallium nitride (GaN).
While GaN can...
Goodbye batteries? Tiny printed supercapacitors are here
Imagine tiny energy storage devices printed directly onto flexible materials like plastic film.
Thanks to a new breakthrough from researchers at Boise State University, this...
New imaging breakthrough could supercharge future batteries
Scientists at UCLA have developed a powerful new imaging method that could help solve one of the biggest problems holding back next-generation batteries.
These batteries,...
Bladeless wind turbines could be the future of quiet, compact green energy
Bladeless wind turbines may soon offer a quieter and more compact way to generate clean energy, thanks to new research from engineers at the...
Lithium shortage could slow down the electric vehicles revolution, study warns
A new study has found that the world’s supply of lithium may not keep up with the rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs),...
New quantum trick could make super accurate clocks without using more energy
Scientists have found a surprising new way to make clocks much more accurate without using a lot more energy.
This breakthrough could change the future...
Energy Star, on the Trump’s target list, has a long history of helping consumers’...
Since the early 1990s, the small blue Energy Star label has appeared on millions of household appliances, electronics and even buildings across the United...
Supercharged zinc battery could replace lithium for grid storage
A new battery breakthrough from researchers at the University of Adelaide may change how we store energy for the future.
The team has developed a...
How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it
As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you're like me, you always feel a little...
Scientists develop ultra-bright LEDs that could last over 20 years
A new scientific breakthrough could pave the way for brighter, more durable, and energy-efficient LED screens and lighting.
Scientists from the University of Science and...