New zinc-air battery keeps working even after being punctured or submerged in water
A team of scientists in Mexico has built a tough new battery that could one day replace the lithium-ion batteries used in phones and...
Scientists discover cheap way to convert CO₂ waste into useful fuel
Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new, low-cost way to recycle waste carbon dioxide into valuable energy-rich compounds—an innovation that...
Scientists boost perovskite solar cell efficiency to 26% with new protective coating
A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a new material that makes solar cells more efficient, durable, and stable than...
Splitting sunlight in two: New solar technology could double energy output
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have found a way to make solar panels far more efficient by teaching sunlight to “do twice the work.”
In a...
Stanford scientists create next-generation high-voltage battery material
A team of Stanford University researchers has achieved a major breakthrough that could reshape the future of energy storage, MRI technology, and even magnetic...
New 3D battery design could make electric cars safer and drive 70% farther
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow in popularity—now numbering around 40 million worldwide—scientists are working hard to make their batteries safer and longer-lasting.
While...
Brain-inspired AI could slash energy use and boost speed, scientists say
Artificial intelligence may soon get a major upgrade—by learning from the human brain.
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a new brain-inspired approach...
Engineers build “electrified” house that cuts energy bills nearly in half
A team of Canadian engineers has built a groundbreaking “electrified” house that could change how we power and heat our homes.
The prototype combines solar...
A new way to build safer, longer-lasting magnesium batteries
Scientists have found a clever way to make magnesium batteries more stable, which could lead to lighter, cheaper, and longer-lasting energy storage for future...
New microdevices reveal hidden secrets inside batteries in real time
Scientists at the University of Surrey have built tiny new tools that let them see what happens inside a battery while it’s running—something that...