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Scientists create new material that generates electricity from pressure

Imagine a future where tires charge vehicles as they drive, streetlights are powered by traffic vibrations, or skyscrapers generate electricity as they sway. Thanks to...

Scientists unlock new battery technology for safer, cheaper energy storage

As the world shifts toward renewable energy, storing power when it’s needed most is a big challenge. Solar energy disappears at night, and wind power...

New technologies turn CO₂ into fuel, but what about water?

As the world works to reduce carbon emissions, scientists are developing new technologies that can turn carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable fuels. These technologies could...

New 3D printing method could improve energy storage for small devices

Scientists in Sweden have made a big breakthrough in creating tiny, powerful energy storage devices using 3D printing. Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology...

This solar-powered desalination system could provide low-cost drinking water without batteries

Engineers from MIT have developed a groundbreaking desalination system that runs entirely on solar power without needing extra batteries. This innovative system can remove salt...

New microwave technology could make sodium-ion battery materials in 30 Seconds

A research team has developed a fast and simple method for making hard carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries using microwave technology. This new process takes...

Scientists develop new perovskite materials for better lasers and LEDs

Researchers have developed a new technique that allows them to precisely control the structure of a material called layered hybrid perovskites (LHPs) at the...

Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers

The Biden administration is using tax credits, regulations and federal investments to shift drivers toward electric vehicles. But drivers will make the switch only if...

Scientists develop stretchable solar cells to power future wearable devices

Scientists from RIKEN have developed a new kind of solar cell that can be stretched without losing too much power, making it a promising...

Scientists develop new method to improve next-generation fuel cells

Scientists have developed a new method to make key components for future fuel cells more efficiently. This new process could significantly lower the production cost...