Scientists find better way to calculate fuel efficiency for dolphins
Researchers use noninvasive movement tags and a device that measures oxygen consumption to assess how much energy a dolphin uses while swimming.
From foraging for...
Stanford AI deciphers atomic-scale images for better batteries
Today’s rechargeable batteries are a wonder, but far from perfect.
Eventually, they all wear out, begetting expensive replacements and recycling.
“But what if batteries were indestructible?”...
Scientists find new electrolyte for solid-state lithium-ion batteries
New battery material offers promise for the development of all-solid batteries.
In the quest for the perfect battery, scientists have two primary goals: create a...
New catalyst could turn carbon dioxide into gasoline 1,000 times more efficiently
Engineers working to reverse the proliferation of greenhouse gases know that in addition to reducing carbon dioxide emissions we will also need to remove...
Cornell researchers reveal cause of key sodium-ion battery flaw
Scientists have uncovered the source of a persistent problem limiting the durability of sodium-ion batteries.
This provides manufacturers with new strategies for powering the 21st...
Almost all common chemicals on Earth aren’t sustainable, shows study
More than 99% of the most widely produced chemicals aren’t sustainable, research finds.
In addition, their production is based on fossil raw materials and consumes...
Scientists develop game-changing tech to capture 99% of carbon dioxide from air
University of Delaware (UD) engineers have demonstrated a way to effectively capture 99% of carbon dioxide from air using a novel electrochemical system powered...
Why we need hydropower for a resilient grid
When other types of power plants go dark, hydropower provides a fast, crucial response in seconds.
America's most critical piece of energy infrastructure—the grid—is more...
Scientists find way to turn used face masks into energy
Scientists have developed a new technology for producing cost-effective batteries from medical waste.
The authors of the research claim that their technology could turn waste...
How to get hydrogen out of banana peels
As the world's energy demands increase, so does our consumption of fossil fuels.
The result is a massive rise in greenhouse gases emissions with severely...