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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?...

Scientists develop safer materials to avoid “forever chemicals” in next-gen batteries

As the world moves toward electric vehicles and cleaner energy, the demand for better batteries is growing fast. But with that demand comes a hidden...

New 3D-printed robots walk without wires, electronics, or batteries

Imagine a robot that walks right out of a 3D printer—no wires, no electronics, no batteries—just a puff of air to get it moving. That’s...

Safer, longer-lasting batteries could power cars for 1,000 km on a single charge

A team of scientists at UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) has made an exciting discovery that could lead to electric car...

Scientists harness sunlight to create sustainable jet fuel

As the world faces rising energy demands and climate concerns, scientists are working on new ways to create clean, sustainable fuels. One promising solution is...

Scientists create solar-powered device that turns sunlight into jet fuel

Scientists at Caltech have developed a new solar-powered device that could one day help make jet fuel without adding extra carbon to the atmosphere. As...

Scientists find way to turn dirty biodiesel wastewater into clean energy

Biodiesel is a cleaner fuel alternative to petroleum diesel, but making it still creates pollution—especially harmful wastewater and carbon dioxide (CO₂). Now, a team of...

Tiny new sensor could help stop battery fires before they start

Scientists have created a new sensor that might help prevent fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are found in many everyday items,...

Solid-state lithium batteries may not be the game-changer we expected

A new study suggests that solid-state lithium metal batteries may not provide the big energy boost many have hoped for. Researchers found that using lithium...

Red onion dye helps solar cells stay safe from harmful UV rays

Researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, have found a new way to protect solar cells from harmful UV radiation using natural materials. Their study,...