Scientists find new way to extend the life of perovskite solar cells
Researchers believe they’ve overcome a major hurdle that’s kept perovskite solar cells from achieving mainstream use.
Perovskites are crystals with cube-like lattices known to be...
How some bacteria ‘eat’ electricity to survive
Ever since scientists discovered that certain microbes can get their energy from electrical charges, researchers have wondered how they do it.
Bacteria don’t have mouths,...
Electric cars could be recharged in 10 minutes soon
Electric vehicle owners may soon be able to pull into a fueling station, plug their car in, and, in 10 minutes, drive out with...
Solar and wind energy could reduce groundwater use, says study
California's switch to solar, wind energy reduced reliance on hydropower, natural gas.
Solar and wind farms are popping up around the country to lower carbon...
Scientists put the “solve” in “solvent” for lithium-sulfur battery challenge
Lithium-ion batteries represent the majority of batteries in consumer electronics and electric vehicles.
Today, scientists are looking for new chemistries that could improve the energy...
Scientists create ‘artificial leaf’ that turns carbon dioxide into fuel
Scientists have created an "artificial leaf" to fight climate change by inexpensively converting harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) into a useful alternative fuel.
The new technology,...
Scientists find new way to build Zinc-anode batteries
The lithium-ion battery in your smartphone or electric vehicle has a lot going for it.
It’s lightweight, it holds its charge, and it’s not exorbitantly...
Scientists find new fast way to charge lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles
Exposing cathodes to light decreases charge time by a factor of two in lithium-ion batteries.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have reported a new mechanism...
Electric vehicle owners could soon recharge their cars in 10 minutes
Electric vehicle owners may soon be able to pull into a fueling station, plug their car in, go to the restroom, get a cup...
Where to install renewable energy in US to achieve greatest benefits
A new Harvard study shows that to achieve the biggest improvements in public health and the greatest benefits from renewable energy, wind turbines should...