How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it
As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you're like me, you always feel a little...
Scientists develop ultra-bright LEDs that could last over 20 years
A new scientific breakthrough could pave the way for brighter, more durable, and energy-efficient LED screens and lighting.
Scientists from the University of Science and...
A softer metal could power the future of safer, longer-lasting batteries
Scientists at Georgia Tech have made a major breakthrough that could make batteries safer, longer-lasting, and easier to use in everyday devices.
They’ve created a...
Scientists turn hard-to-recycle plastics into clean hydrogen fuel
In a major step forward for recycling and clean energy, a research team in South Korea has found a way to turn difficult-to-recycle plastics...
How magnesium could make safer, longer-lasting batteries for phones and electric cars
Worried about your battery dying—or worse, overheating?
A new breakthrough from researchers at the University of Houston (UH) may help bring safer and longer-lasting batteries...
A cleaner, cheaper way to make the batteries of tomorrow
As the world shifts toward electric vehicles and renewable energy, making battery production more sustainable is a top priority.
A team of researchers in Germany...
Scientists unlock key to reusing rare earths in green hydrogen production
Hydrogen is a key player in the future of clean energy, and electrolysis—splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity—is one of the most...
Soda cans and seawater: A surprising new way to make clean hydrogen fuel
Hydrogen fuel is often seen as a clean energy alternative because it doesn’t produce carbon dioxide when used.
However, most of the hydrogen we use...
These five roadblocks are standing in the way of energy-efficient homes
We all want homes that keep us warm in winter and cool in summer, without breaking the bank.
However, Australian homes built before 2003 have...
Scientists discover new way to supercharge solid-state batteries
Scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas have made an exciting discovery that could improve the safety and performance of batteries used in...