Scientists uncover how tiny ocean algae capture CO₂ efficiently
A new discovery by scientists at the University of Basel in Switzerland has revealed how tiny ocean algae, known as diatoms, capture carbon dioxide...
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...