Researchers develop water-based lithium-ion batteries that don’t explode
Researchers have developed for the first time a lithium-ion battery that uses a water-salt solution as its electrolyte and reaches the 4.0 volt mark...
Defects in next-generation solar cells can be healed with light
Researchers have shown that defects in the molecular structure of perovskites - a material which could revolutionize the solar cell industry - can be...
New tools to share power from renewable energy sources during outages
If you think you can use the solar panels on your roof to power your home during an outage, think again.
During an outage, while...
New cooling system works without electricity
Scientists cooled water without electricity by sending excess heat where it won’t be noticed – space.
It looks like a regular roof, but the top...
Insect eyes inspire new solar cell design from Stanford
A new solar cell inspired by the compound eyes of insects could help scientists overcome a major roadblock to the development of solar panels...
Low-cost method for greener solar-thermal conversion
Columbia Engineers and colleagues create a “dip-and-dry” approach for selective solar absorbers that exhibit high-performance and durability
Researchers have developed a new, scalable, and low-cost...
New liquid-metal membrane tech may help make hydrogen fuel cell vehicles viable
While cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells offer clear advantages over the electric vehicles that are growing in popularity (including their longer range, their...
Recipe for safer batteries — Just add diamonds
While lithium-ion batteries, widely used in mobile devices from cell phones to laptops, have one of the longest lifespans of commercial batteries today, they...
Stretchable biofuel cells extract energy from sweat to power wearable devices
A team of engineers has developed stretchable fuel cells that extract energy from sweat and are capable of powering electronics, such as LEDs and...
Volcanic lakes may hold trove of lithium for batteries
Researchers have found a new method for finding lithium, used in the lithium-ion batteries that power modern electronics, in supervolcanic lake deposits.
While most of...
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In a recent study, researchers confirmed they discovered the main cause of dementia.
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For older people, weight training is more important than cardio exercise
In a recent study from Wake Forest University, researchers found that weight training is more effective than cardio for older people.
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Three common drugs linked to high dementia risk
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Hubble discovers a unique type of object in the solar system
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To control your blood pressure, try to eat 3 foods and avoid 4 things
High blood pressure is a common chronic health condition.
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