Why clean energy can’t reach your EV—yet
Electric vehicles (EVs) are often seen as a key solution in the fight against climate change.
But a new study from Northwestern University warns that...
Scientists unlock the power of tin for next-gen solar panels
Perovskite solar cells have been making headlines in recent years for their promise as a low-cost, lightweight, and highly efficient alternative to traditional solar...
New study reveals how nasty weeds could light up our homes
A team of researchers from the University of Queensland has found a surprising new use for invasive weeds—turning them into clean-burning fuel.
The study, led...
Scientists turn ultrasound into a life-changing power source
Researchers in South Korea have developed a groundbreaking wireless charging technology that could make life much easier—and safer—for patients with implanted medical devices like...
Scientists use AI to discover safer, cheaper battery alternatives
A team of scientists from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has used artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up the search for new...
Yale scientists turn plastic waste into fuel—no chemicals needed
Plastic waste is piling up around the world, choking landfills and polluting ecosystems.
But a team of Yale researchers has found a promising new way...
New white OLED shines bright on just one battery
A team of scientists in Japan has made a big step forward in display technology by creating a white organic light-emitting diode (OLED) that...
This flexible solar cell could work even in humid weather
Scientists in South Korea have created a new kind of flexible solar cell that works well even in high humidity, marking a major step...
How lithium walls trap fusion fuel—and what it means for the future of clean...
In the quest to harness fusion energy—the same process that powers the sun—scientists are testing every detail to improve how future reactors, called tokamaks,...
Scientists reinvent battery making with just 1% carbon fiber
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have found a way to make lithium-ion batteries cheaper, safer, and more efficient by improving how the...