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Scientists develop new way to measure perovskite defects

Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular as a source of renewable energy, and researchers are working on ways to improve the efficiency of solar...

Scientists discover significant storage capacity in water-based batteries

Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a 1,000% difference in the storage capacity of metal-free, water-based battery electrodes. These batteries are different from lithium-ion...

Replacing gas heater with electric split system could save $400 a year easily

Earlier this month, regulators flagged power price rises in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Like many people, you're probably wondering how you...

Seven things you need to know about lithium-ion battery safety

Lithium-ion batteries are the most widespread portable energy storage solution – but there are growing concerns regarding their safety. Data collated from state fire departments...

Fracking linked to heart disease in nearby communities, shows study

Older adults living near fracking sites in Pennsylvania were more likely to be hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases than those who lived in nearby New York state, where fracking is banned.

How cars ‘waste’ two thirds of their fuel

With the rise in gas prices showing no signs of abating, it seems like an appropriate time to ask ourselves: are our cars not...

Perovskites, a ‘dirt cheap’ alternative to silicon, just got a lot more efficient

The secret, a University of Rochester optics professor explains, is to harness the power of metals.

Scientists see crystals perform their dance moves in 2D perovskites

New research shows how the atoms in perovskites move in response to light. The breakthrough in visualization supports the researchers’ efforts to squeeze every possible...

Scientists overcome critical hurdle for next-generation battery

Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory say they have solved the mystery for next-generation battery.

Scientists find innovative way to harvest the waste energy from human body

Scientists have invented a low-cost, innovative way to harvest the waste energy from VLC by using the human body as an antenna.