Solar energy becomes the world’s cheapest energy source, study finds
Solar energy has officially become the cheapest way to produce electricity, beating coal, gas, and even wind power, according to new research from the...
MIT study unlocks the secret to faster, more durable batteries
From smartphones and laptops to electric cars, lithium-ion batteries power much of modern life.
Yet they still come with frustrating limits—slow charging times, limited lifespans,...
A smarter, cleaner way to extract lithium for batteries
Lithium is at the heart of almost every rechargeable battery, from phones and laptops to electric cars.
But getting lithium out of the ground is...
Why magnesium and calcium could replace lithium in future batteries
The batteries that power our phones, laptops, and electric cars are getting better every year, but the materials inside them may soon need an...
MIT scientists turn concrete into giant energy-storing batteries
Concrete has been the backbone of human civilization for thousands of years, shaping our homes, bridges, and cities.
Now, researchers at MIT believe it can...
Cambridge scientists unlock quantum secrets to boost solar energy
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered a surprising new way to turn sunlight into electricity, and it could transform the way we...
Streetlights could become the next big EV charging solution, study finds
Electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper to run than gasoline-powered cars and can help reduce pollution, but one major barrier keeps many people from making...
Atom-thin filter could unlock longer-lasting batteries for phones, cars, and drones
Imagine phones that last for days without recharging, drones that fly longer, and electric cars that travel farther on a single charge.
These possibilities are...
How next-gen batteries could transform energy storage—safely
From the phone in your pocket to massive warehouses and even national defense systems, batteries are quietly powering much of modern life.
Lithium-ion batteries dominate...
Scientists crack key mystery of next-generation solar cell materials
As global electricity use soars, the need for clean, efficient energy sources has never been greater.
According to the International Energy Agency, electricity will account...