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...
A diamond squeeze unlocks new abilities in perovskite materials
A group of scientists has discovered that squeezing a special type of perovskite—a promising material for future solar panels and LED lights—can dramatically improve...
A simple salt trick could make water-based batteries last 10 times longer
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have made an exciting discovery that could help make safer, cheaper, and longer-lasting batteries...
Scientists unlock faster charging for sodium batteries with new co-intercalation technique
A team of international researchers has discovered a surprising new way to speed up sodium-ion batteries, potentially making them faster to charge and more...
No more battery fires? Korean scientists solve lithium’s biggest problem
A team of researchers in South Korea has developed a new way to make lithium-metal batteries safer, longer-lasting, and closer to commercial use.
This innovation...
How cities could become giant batteries using EVs and hot water systems
A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found that electric vehicles (EVs) and electric hot water systems could help turn cities...
From bugs to batteries: Scientists create power with living cells
At Binghamton University, a team of researchers has developed a new kind of biobattery powered by bacteria—and a key breakthrough came from just downstairs.
Professor...