This smart robot might unlock better solar energy—faster
Finding better materials to make solar panels more efficient is a major goal for scientists around the world.
But discovering those materials takes time—especially because...
What is the optimal setting for your air conditioner
Ahh, summer, a time of vacations at the beach or mountains—and sky-high electricity bills as your air conditioner labors against the heat and humidity.
But...
How sound waves could help make lithium batteries smarter and safer
Lithium-ion batteries power almost everything we use today—from smartphones and laptops to electric cars.
But while these batteries have changed how we live, there’s still...
A super-strong fuel cell could help balance the power grid—and it runs on water
As the world shifts toward clean energy sources like solar and wind, managing the power supply becomes a serious challenge.
These sources don’t produce energy...
New AI-designed materials could cut energy bills and tame heat
Imagine a future where your home stays cool in the summer without blasting the air conditioner—and your electricity bill is much lower.
Thanks to a...
How a shoebox-sized battery could power a clean energy future
A major step forward in clean energy has just been achieved in Germany.
At the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, Europe’s largest vanadium redox flow...
Scientists set new solar record with ultra-efficient tandem cell
Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created a groundbreaking solar cell that sets a new world record for efficiency.
This new design,...
Scientists unlock affordable, high-speed charging for electric cars
A team of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has made a major leap forward in electric vehicle...
Tiny new structures could supercharge next-generation solar cells
A team of researchers has discovered that tiny, ever-changing structures inside cutting-edge solar cell materials could be the key to making solar panels more...
Ultrasound tech could help catch dangerous batteries before they fail
Battery fires have become more common in recent years, often caused by hidden defects that are hard to detect just by looking.
These problems can...