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World may have crossed solar power tipping point, shows study

Imagine the sun not just giving us light and warmth but also powering most of our world. Sounds like science fiction, right? But, according to a...

New material could turn leftover heat into electricity – goodbye, charging cables?

Have you ever felt how warm your laptop gets when you use it for a long time? Or noticed the steam rising from your tea?...

Surprise! Vitamin C could help recycle electric car batteries in green way

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have developed an exciting new way to recycle electric car batteries. Instead of using lots of energy and harmful...

Scientists find way to turn chicken feathers into clean energy

Every year, a lot of chicken feathers are just thrown away or burned. This burning can harm our environment by releasing bad gases. But what...

Goodbye cobalt: Scientists make greener batteries that last longer

Batteries are everywhere—in our phones, laptops, cars, and homes. They help power our world. But did you know there's a downside to some of these...

A small gap can make a big difference for solar panels on roofs, shows...

Solar panels are a great way to get clean energy, and more and more people in Norway are putting them on their homes. In 2022,...

Eggshells: The unexpected hero for greener batteries!

You know the old saying: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket"? Well, when it comes to creating better batteries, we might just want...

Scientists create revolutionary battery with everyday materials

Have you ever wondered about the stuff inside batteries that powers our gadgets? A lot of times, batteries use metals that are expensive or not...

Super-safe battery invention: No more battery fires!

Batteries are like tiny powerhouses for our devices. But sometimes, they can get really hot and, in rare cases, even catch fire. This is especially...

Scientists find way to harness 40 percent of the sun’s heat to produce clean...

MIT engineers have come up with a cool idea to make clean hydrogen fuel using only the sun's power. Think of it as a train...