Scientists improve solar cell efficiency with new method to fix surface defects
A team of researchers has discovered a way to improve the performance and lifespan of solar cells by fixing defects on the surface of...
Scientists create artificial plants that purify air and generate electricity
Most people spend about 90% of their time indoors, which makes the quality of the air we breathe at home, work, or school extremely...
Liquified natural gas is worse for the climate than coal, study finds
A new study from Cornell University has found that liquified natural gas (LNG) has a bigger negative impact on the environment than coal, despite...
New cooling system uses gravity instead of electricity to keep solar panels cool
A team of researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has developed a new cooling system that doesn’t need electricity.
This innovation...
New design could make electric vehicle batteries safer and more efficient
Researchers at McGill University have made an important breakthrough that could lead to better and safer batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).
These improved batteries, known...
Turning plant waste into jet fuel: A breakthrough for sustainable aviation
Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to produce sustainable jet fuel from plant waste, specifically lignin—a tough, woody component...
New low-cost battery material could revolutionize electric vehicles and energy storage
A team of researchers led by Georgia Tech’s Hailong Chen has developed a groundbreaking new material for lithium-ion batteries that could drastically reduce costs...
Scientists develop new crystal design to boost hydrogen storage for fuel-cell vehicles
Hydrogen is often hailed as the fuel of the future because it produces zero emissions and can store more energy per unit of weight...
Scientists develop new material to turn waste heat into green energy
Scientists at Penn State have made a significant breakthrough in the field of thermoelectric generators, which can turn waste heat into clean energy.
This new...
Scientists unlock the secret to longer-lasting EV batteries
Ever noticed how your old cellphone doesn't hold a charge as well as it used to?
This happens because batteries lose capacity over time, a...