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In remote areas of the world or in regions with limited resources, everyday items like electrical outlets and batteries are luxuries.
Health care workers in...
New lithium batteries last longer and don’t burst into flames
Researchers have developed a rechargeable battery technology that could double the output of today’s lithium ion cells.
The new battery could drastically extend electric vehicle...
What’s wrong with big solar in cities? Nothing, if it’s done right
Many of us are familiar with developments of big solar farms in rural and regional areas.
These are often welcomed as a positive sign of...
New battery technology with double performance could be game-changer
Longer-lasting drop-in replacements for lithium ion could be on the horizon
A rechargeable battery technology developed at the University of Michigan could double the output...
New plasma switch can make power grid more efficient for long-distance transmission
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Energy-making gold stars may boost solar storage
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Water use for fracking has risen by up to 770 percent in five years,...
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New app could extend your smartphone battery life
New research out of the University of Waterloo has found a novel method to extend the battery life of smartphones for up to an...
How origami might reshape the future of solar panels, air bags and everything
The next generation of solar panels and air bags will be shaped by the ancient Japanese art of paper folding.
At least, that’s how Northeastern...
New tech converts heat to electricity at record high rates, says new study
U.S. Army Research Laboratory-funded research at the University of Michigan has resulted in demonstrating a new approach for more effectively converting heat into electricity.
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In a recent study, researchers confirmed they discovered the main cause of dementia.
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Three common drugs linked to high dementia risk
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In a recent study from Wake Forest University, researchers found that weight training is more effective than cardio for older people.
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