Scientists unlock the secret to longer-lasting EV batteries
Ever noticed how your old cellphone doesn't hold a charge as well as it used to?
This happens because batteries lose capacity over time, a...
Scientists develop new aquifer storage technique for reliable water supply amid climate change
As climate change continues to cause extreme floods and droughts around the world, finding reliable ways to store and supply water has become more...
How self-healing materials could power longer-lasting batteries
One of the biggest challenges in the fight against climate change is figuring out how to store energy from renewable sources like wind and...
Scientists discover manganese could boost lithium-ion batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are becoming more common in everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
However, the materials typically used...
Innovative cooling coating could revolutionize energy savings in buildings
Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a groundbreaking, environmentally friendly cooling coating that could dramatically reduce energy use in buildings.
This new...
Scientists find new way to ultrafast-charge lithium-ion batteries
Scientists Unveil New Strategy for Ultrafast-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to significantly speed up the charging process of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs),...
Scientists develop transparent solar cells to power devices through glass
Imagine charging your smartphone directly from its screen or powering buildings and cars through their windows.
This is now possible thanks to new transparent solar...
Scientists develop low-cost zinc-ion batteries for sustainable energy storage
With the growing demand for energy storage, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are facing challenges such as resource shortages, high costs, and environmental concerns.
To find a...
Scientists unlock new technique to boost performance of alternative batteries
As the world’s demand for energy storage grows, the supply of lithium—a key component in most batteries—is becoming limited and more expensive.
This has led...
Tiny robots morph and move with a spark of electricity
Researchers at Cornell University have created incredibly small robots, less than 1 millimeter in size, that can change their shape and crawl when given...