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Revolutionary new lithium battery is safer, durable, and easier to make

Ever wished your smartphone battery lasted longer, charged faster, or was safer? Well, new research has brought us one step closer to turning that wish...

This tiny battery charged by saline could power smart contact lenses

Imagine a world where our contact lenses could do more than just help us see clearly. What if they could show us information, track our...

Scientists create new super gel that is tough and stretchable

Do you ever wish plastic could be both strong and stretchy at the same time? Well, scientists have just made a big leap in creating...

New tool speeds up making batteries that suck up CO2

If you could imagine a battery that not only powers your gadgets but also helps clean the air by capturing harmful carbon dioxide (CO2),...

Scientists use smart methods to make safer, more efficient lithium metal batteries

Do you use a smartphone, laptop, or electric car? Then you probably know the importance of batteries. But did you know that not all batteries are...

Revolutionary graphene circuit turns heat into power—and breaks old physics rules!

Ever heard that "you can't get something for nothing?" Well, scientists at the University of Arkansas have shown that's not entirely true! They've made a...

Tiny crystals could power drones and robots without batteries

Ever imagine flying a drone without worrying about its battery running out? Scientists at the University of Colorado at Boulder have taken a big step...

Solid-state batteries are the next frontier in electric vehicle technology

Daniel Rettenwander, a professor at NTNU's Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and an international research team have published new insights into solid-state batteries...

Scientists develop closed-loop pumped storage hydropower for climate change

A recent study from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that closed-loop pumped storage hydropower has the lowest global...

Penn state researchers innovate in high-performance battery technology for EVs

Penn State researchers led by assistant professor Hongtao Sun have developed an innovative method for fabricating battery electrodes. This new approach could lead to high-performance...