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...
AI has a hidden water cost—here’s how to calculate yours
Artificial intelligence systems are thirsty, consuming as much as 500 milliliters of water—a single-serving water bottle—for each short conversation a user has with the...
Scientists crack 40-year puzzle to unlock energy-saving electronics
Silicon has been the backbone of electronics for decades, but it has its limits—especially when it comes to energy efficiency.
Now, a breakthrough from researchers...
How a simple salt could power the future of solar energy
A simple salt could be the key to making solar power cheaper, stronger, and longer-lasting.
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have discovered that a...
How ice could keep buildings cool and power bills low
Everyone knows ice is great for chilling drinks on a hot summer day.
But what if the same idea could help cool entire buildings and...
Scientists unlock a safer, stronger energy source for space travel
Scientists at the University at Albany have made a breakthrough that could change how rockets are fueled in the future.
A team of chemists, led...
Scientists find cheap way to recycle lithium from old EV batteries
With millions of electric vehicles already on the road, one big question looms: what happens to all their used batteries?
Even when a battery reaches...
A magic-like material could make EV batteries easy to recycle
Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise, but there’s a hidden problem growing alongside them: waste.
Every EV runs on large, complex lithium-ion batteries that...
Scientists turn walnut shells and water drops into green electricity
Imagine powering a calculator or a small electronic device using nothing more than waste nut shells and a single drop of water.
That is exactly...
Breakthrough material sets new record for QLED efficiency and lifetime
Quantum-dot light-emitting diodes, better known as QLEDs, have been hailed as one of the most promising technologies for the next generation of displays.
With their...