Scientists develop new perovskite materials for better lasers and LEDs
Researchers have developed a new technique that allows them to precisely control the structure of a material called layered hybrid perovskites (LHPs) at the...
Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers
The Biden administration is using tax credits, regulations and federal investments to shift drivers toward electric vehicles.
But drivers will make the switch only if...
Scientists develop stretchable solar cells to power future wearable devices
Scientists from RIKEN have developed a new kind of solar cell that can be stretched without losing too much power, making it a promising...
Scientists develop new method to improve next-generation fuel cells
Scientists have developed a new method to make key components for future fuel cells more efficiently.
This new process could significantly lower the production cost...
Scientists improve solar cell efficiency with new method to fix surface defects
A team of researchers has discovered a way to improve the performance and lifespan of solar cells by fixing defects on the surface of...
Scientists create artificial plants that purify air and generate electricity
Most people spend about 90% of their time indoors, which makes the quality of the air we breathe at home, work, or school extremely...
Liquified natural gas is worse for the climate than coal, study finds
A new study from Cornell University has found that liquified natural gas (LNG) has a bigger negative impact on the environment than coal, despite...
New cooling system uses gravity instead of electricity to keep solar panels cool
A team of researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has developed a new cooling system that doesn’t need electricity.
This innovation...
New design could make electric vehicle batteries safer and more efficient
Researchers at McGill University have made an important breakthrough that could lead to better and safer batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).
These improved batteries, known...
Turning plant waste into jet fuel: A breakthrough for sustainable aviation
Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to produce sustainable jet fuel from plant waste, specifically lignin—a tough, woody component...