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...
New hydrogen system could power 100-passenger aircraft
In a major step toward zero-emission aviation, researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a new way to store and deliver liquid...
Your phone could help cut your electricity bill—here’s how
Would you change when you use electricity if your phone warned you that prices would spike tomorrow?
Research shows that many people would—and that doing...