Scandium could boost sodium-ion batteries for longer life, study finds
As the world searches for alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising solution.
Sodium is far more abundant in the Earth’s...
New sodium solid-state battery could rival lithium for electric vehicles
All-solid-state batteries are often called the future of energy storage.
They are safer and more powerful than today’s lithium-ion batteries, making them attractive for electric...
Batteries whisper before they fail — and scientists have learned to listen
Before a battery dies, loses power suddenly, or even catches fire, it doesn’t stay completely silent.
It makes tiny, faint sounds—like whispers—that reveal what’s happening...
Cornell’s new chip design slashes AI energy use by 20%
Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting stronger every year—but also more power-hungry.
Running large AI models takes a lot of electricity, raising concerns about the environmental...
How tiny defects threaten perovskite solar cells
Perovskite solar cells have been hailed as the next big thing in renewable energy.
They are cheaper and easier to produce than traditional silicon solar...
Why next-gen perovskite solar cells fall apart under heat and light
Perovskite solar cells are often called the future of solar energy.
They promise higher efficiency and lower costs than today’s panels, and when combined with...
This self-tuning device could turn everyday vibrations into electricity
The world is full of hidden energy. Bridges tremble as cars pass, subway trains send the ground shivering, and footsteps ripple across the floor.
Normally,...
New electric vehicle battery can charge in 12 minutes for 800 km drive
Electric vehicles (EVs) are about to get a huge boost thanks to a new battery technology from Korean researchers.
For years, scientists have been working...
Scientists unlock new efficiency boost for next-generation solar cells
A team of international scientists has made a major breakthrough in solar technology that could accelerate the move toward more powerful and affordable renewable...
Scientists say your Netflix binge could help power the grid
Every time you stream a show, upload a photo, or ask an AI a question, powerful computers inside data centers are working nonstop.
These facilities...