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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...

Fruit peels could help power your smartphone’s camera flash. Here’s how

Imagine turning fruit waste into technology that stores electricity. This would reduce food waste and promote clean energy storage. Postdoctoral researcher Vianney Ngoyi Kitenge transformed...

Thinner, cheaper, greener: A new breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cells

Hydrogen fuel cells are known for being clean and efficient—they generate electricity while releasing only water vapor. But despite their promise, they haven’t been widely...

Scientists boost solar panel efficiency with a microscopic protective coating

A team of researchers led by NYU Tandon has found a simple yet powerful way to make cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar panels more efficient...

Scientists solve key electric vehicle battery problem with smarter material design

Scientists in South Korea have made a major breakthrough that could improve the performance and lifespan of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Researchers at the...