Flash of heat unlocks cleaner, faster lithium extraction
As the demand for lithium skyrockets—driven by electric cars, smartphones, and renewable energy storage—the race is on to find cleaner and faster ways to...
Scientists achieve record efficiency in inorganic perovskite solar cells
Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable technologies, but scientists are constantly searching for ways to make solar panels more efficient, affordable, and...
New hybrid film could boost energy harvesting from human motion by 450%
Imagine charging your devices simply by walking, bending your wrist, or tapping a surface.
A new study shows this may soon be possible thanks to...
Solar energy becomes the world’s cheapest energy source, study finds
Solar energy has officially become the cheapest way to produce electricity, beating coal, gas, and even wind power, according to new research from the...
MIT study unlocks the secret to faster, more durable batteries
From smartphones and laptops to electric cars, lithium-ion batteries power much of modern life.
Yet they still come with frustrating limits—slow charging times, limited lifespans,...
A smarter, cleaner way to extract lithium for batteries
Lithium is at the heart of almost every rechargeable battery, from phones and laptops to electric cars.
But getting lithium out of the ground is...
Why magnesium and calcium could replace lithium in future batteries
The batteries that power our phones, laptops, and electric cars are getting better every year, but the materials inside them may soon need an...
MIT scientists turn concrete into giant energy-storing batteries
Concrete has been the backbone of human civilization for thousands of years, shaping our homes, bridges, and cities.
Now, researchers at MIT believe it can...
Cambridge scientists unlock quantum secrets to boost solar energy
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered a surprising new way to turn sunlight into electricity, and it could transform the way we...
Streetlights could become the next big EV charging solution, study finds
Electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper to run than gasoline-powered cars and can help reduce pollution, but one major barrier keeps many people from making...