Scientists turn flow batteries into carbon-catching powerhouses
Sometimes, solving big problems means taking something away rather than adding more.
That’s exactly what researchers at the University of Houston have done to make...
A smart ultra-thin filter could make EV batteries last five times longer
Electric cars are becoming more popular every year, but one of the biggest challenges holding back the technology is the battery.
Drivers want batteries that...
Scientists achieve record hydrogen peroxide production with new catalyst
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical best known as a disinfectant, but it has far more powerful uses. Packed with chemical energy, it is strong...
Liquid gold: How to turn urine into fertilizer and energy
What if one of the world’s most overlooked waste products could be turned into a valuable resource?
A team of researchers led by Stanford University...
New ‘jelly ice’ could keep things cold—without meltwater
Everyone knows what happens when ice melts: it leaves behind a puddle of water.
But researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a...
MIT shape-shifting antennas could power smarter devices
MIT researchers have created a new kind of antenna that can physically change shape, allowing it to adjust its frequency range on the fly.
This...
How methanol could transform shipping
In the Swedish port of Oxelösund, a small orange pilot boat quietly carries a big secret.
Instead of running on traditional diesel fuel, it’s powered...
Want to know how far your new electric vehicles can actually go? Take 10–20%...
Many electric vehicles (EVs) now come with range estimates of 400–500 kilometers, while some premium models claim ranges of more than 600km.
Drivers new to...
New indoor solar cells could power billions of devices without batteries
Imagine a future where your TV remote, wireless keyboard, or smoke alarm never needs its batteries replaced.
Thanks to new research led by scientists at...
Turning carbon into cash: A smarter way to boost oil and store emissions
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new way to boost oil production while also storing more carbon underground—a promising...