Tiny microbes, big impact: A new way to recycle lithium from old batteries
Scientists at the University of Surrey have developed a new green technology that recovers up to 95% of high-purity lithium from used lithium-ion batteries...
Scientists create super spring material that stores more energy with twists
An international team of scientists led by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed a new type of mechanical metamaterial that...
EVs that charge 5x faster in the cold? New battery tech could make it...
A new battery breakthrough from engineers at the University of Michigan could help electric vehicles (EVs) charge much faster—even in freezing weather.
This innovation could...
Why printed organic solar cells lose power – and how to solve it
Organic solar cells—solar panels made from special carbon-based materials—offer an exciting future.
They’re lightweight, flexible, and can be made quickly and cheaply using printing techniques,...
New discovery reveals why some batteries die faster – and how to fix it
A team of scientists in South Korea has discovered a hidden problem that causes lithium-ion batteries to wear out faster—and they've found a simple...
New eco-friendly solar cells last longer and work better
A team of scientists in South Korea has made a big step forward in creating better solar cells that are safer for the environment.
These...
Tiny brain-like computer helps robot move with almost no power
A team at the University of Michigan has built a tiny new computer that acts like a brain and uses extremely little energy—just 12.5...
Scientists develop greener, faster way to make organic solar cells
Scientists have found a better and more eco-friendly way to make organic solar cells (OSCs)—a type of solar panel that is light, flexible, and...
Scientists create sun-powered “blankets” that clean polluted water
Imagine a thin, lightweight mat that floats on dirty water, soaks up sunlight, and cleans the water without any harmful side effects.
That’s exactly what...
This tiny nuclear battery could last a lifetime
New tech could power phones, pacemakers, and more—without ever needing a charge
What if your phone never needed charging?
Or your car battery lasted for decades?...