Researchers from the Chair of Optics and Photonics of Condensed Matter led by Prof. Dr. Carsten Deibel at the Chemnitz University of Technol...
Hidden surface degradation mechanism discovered in cathodes of lithium-ion batteries
A research team has identified a previously unknown degradation mechanism that occurs during the use of lithium-ion batteries. Their finding...
Transforming plastic waste into high-quality 3D-printed products
Every year, some 5.6 million metric tons of plastic packaging winds up in household waste in Germany after being used just once. So far, les...
Japan-Australia flagship hydrogen project stumbles
Japan wants to become a hydrogen fuel leader to meet its net-zero goals, but one blockbuster project is hanging in the balance over question...
Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon—starting today
Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered "agent...
Tunisian startup turns olive waste into clean energy
In a northern Tunisian olive grove, Yassine Khelifi's small workshop hums as a large machine turns olive waste into a valuable energy so...
Clean energy giant Goldwind leads China's global sector push
China has rushed ahead in recent years as the world's forerunner in wind energy, propelled by explosive local demand as Beijing aggressi...
Those constantly distracted by their phone will just find other ways to procrastinate if it isn't nearby, study suggests
A new study published in Frontiers in Computer Science investigated if placing smartphones just out of our reach while we're at work inf...
Filter-free air purifier that reduces ultrafine particles being deployed in Korea's public spaces
High-capacity filter-free ultrafine particle reduction technology is now being deployed in subways, schools, department stores, and other la...
Fear of addiction, fear of missing out: How increased AI use can trigger anxiety
A new study by Prof. Guy Hochman and Adi Frenkenberg from the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University presents new finding...
AI robot pets can be adorable and emotionally responsive. They also raise questions about attachment and mental health
Remember Furbies—the eerie, gremlin-like toys from the late 90s that gained a cult following? Now, imagine one powered by ChatGPT. That'...
Magnesium-doped quantum dots boost perovskite/organic tandem solar cell stability
Photovoltaic (PV) solutions, which are designed to convert sunlight into electrical energy, are becoming increasingly widespread worldwide. ...
Cyprus to fund desalination plants at hotels to reduce impact of water shortages on tourism
Cyprus said Wednesday it plans to subsidize construction of private desalination plants at hotels to ensure the tourism-reliant island natio...
Two new families of PFAS-free solvents for next-generation batteries
Chibueze Amanchukwu wants to fix batteries that haven't been built yet. Demand for batteries is on the rise for EVs and the grid-level e...
A safe nuclear battery that could last a lifetime
Sometimes cell phones die sooner than expected or electric vehicles don't have enough charge to reach their destination. The rechargeabl...
Housing crisis spurs alternatives to building homes, from 3D printing to walls made from hemp
As Americans struggle under backbreaking rental prices, builders are turning to innovative ways to churn out more housing, from 3D printing ...
Engineered surface holds promise for tech to convert CO₂ into liquid fuel
Researchers have developed a novel combination of materials that have organic and inorganic properties, with the goal of using them in techn...
Smart cities on the move—how AI is helping improve urban flow
EU researchers are using AI to help ease the flow in Europe's cities, making urban environments both safer and greener. from Energy ...
Using niobium tungsten oxide to allow lithium batteries to charge faster
A team of engineers, chemists and materials scientists in China and the U.S. has found a material that can be used to dramatically speed up ...
Researchers develop AI app to help speech-impaired users communicate more naturally
More than 250 million people worldwide have verbal communication disorders that make it difficult to use automatic speech recognition progra...
Household electricity three times more expensive than upcoming 'eco-friendly' aviation e-fuels, study reveals
Existing tax policies during the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources will lead to major energy injustices and skewed pr...
Household electricity three times more expensive than upcoming 'eco-friendly' aviation e-fuels, study reveals
Existing tax policies during the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources will lead to major energy injustices and skewed pr...
Carbon-negative construction: New method turns CO₂ into strong, fire-resistant building materials
A new method inspired by coral reefs can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transform it into durable, fire-resistant building m...
New electrolytes enable safe, stable and fast-charging lithium-metal batteries
In recent years, researchers have been trying to develop increasingly advanced battery technologies that can be charged faster and store mor...
Technology advances could multiply geothermal output five-fold
Far below the Earth's surface is an energy source with huge and perpetual potential: geothermal heat. But the forces in its scorching an...
Novel solid-state electrolyte developed to enhance performance of all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries
All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSBs) have garnered attention for their high energy density and superior safety. However, their comm...
Basalt fabric-based cathode enhances solar-powered wastewater treatment
The rapid growth of industrialization has made the treatment of oily wastewater a pressing global challenge in environmental remediation. El...
A new nanoplastic paves the way for sustainable street lighting
A new study resulting from a collaboration between King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Abdulaziz City for Sc...
Safeguarding coffee grinders from hidden stones with acoustics
Most coffee connoisseurs are familiar with the gentle hum of their favorite café's grinder while they wait in eager anticipation of that...
Nanocellulose treated with red onion dye provides effective UV protection for solar cells
Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, investigated how to use bio-based materials to produce effective UV protection films for so...
New carbon-negative material could make concrete and cement more sustainable
Using seawater, electricity and carbon dioxide (CO2), Northwestern University scientists have developed a new carbon-negative building mater...
A quantum light source for eco-friendly production of biogas
Much of our waste is far too valuable to simply be incinerated. If it is recycled in a carefully controlled way, not only can thermal energy...
New method for harnessing sunlight offers path to stable, low-cost solar hydrogen production
A collaborative team of researchers from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London has achieved a significant milestone in...
Why build nuclear power in place of old coal, when you could have pumped hydropower instead?
Australia's energy policy would take a sharp turn if the Coalition wins the upcoming federal election. A Dutton government would seek to...
SrZrSe₃ chalcogenide perovskites with advanced metal sulfide hole transport layers achieve 27.8% efficiency
As the world increasingly prioritizes sustainable energy solutions, solar power stands out as a leading candidate for clean energy generatio...
China's BYD launches EV charging system it says works nearly as fast as a fill up
China's energy and auto giant BYD has announced an ultra fast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at the pum...
Innovative hydrogen production: Scientists eliminate tar in gasification
As the global demand for sustainable energy solutions continues to grow, Lithuanian researchers have taken a step forward by developing a te...
Ultra-thin solid electrolyte membrane for all-solid-state secondary batteries developed
Korean researchers have succeeded in developing a key technology for all-solid-state secondary batteries, known as next-generation lithium-i...
Global study identifies top sites for ocean current energy
As global electricity demand grows, traditional energy sources are under strain. Oceans, which cover more than 70% of Earth's surface, o...
Carbon capture industry tweaks message for the Trump era
Backers of carbon capture and storage are emphasizing compatibility with President Trump's energy development goals as they seek to prot...
System delivers early prediction of wind turbine failure
A researcher from VUB has developed a system that can predict wind turbine failures caused by early component malfunctions. He specializes i...
Reusing old oil and gas wells may offer green energy storage solution
Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is no...
One Tech Tip: Wasting too much time on social media apps? Tips and tricks to curb smartphone use
If you've got a smartphone, you probably spend too much time on it—checking Instagram, watching silly TikTok videos, messaging on WhatsA...
Lithium needed for the battery revolution could be harvested from saltwater lakes thanks to a new membrane
Demand for lithium is rising due to its use in batteries for mobile devices, cars and clean energy storage. Securing access to natural depos...
Home air conditioning units can balance the electrical grid without impacting comfort
While adding wind and solar energy to the electricity supply can help reduce carbon emissions, their intermittency poses a challenge to trad...
Pumps and valves made from ultrathin elastomeric films are lightweight and energy efficient
Miniaturized pumps and valves that rely on the motion of dielectric elastomeric silicone films are being created in Saarland, Germany. Not o...
A blueprint for the cost-effective production of eco-friendly green hydrogen
A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has conducted an economic analysis of water electrolysis, a key technolog...
Solar-powered method converts sewage sludge into green hydrogen and animal feed
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform se...
Battery maker Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Swedish electric car battery maker Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden after failing to secure financing to enable it to continue o...
World's first kilowatt-scale elastocaloric green cooling device developed
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed the world's first kilowatt-scale elastocaloric ...
Cheap and environmentally friendly—the next generation of LEDs may soon be here
Cost, technical performance and environmental impact—these are the three most important aspects for a new type of LED technology to have a b...
Clean geothermal energy to heat and cool Chicago homes: 'An example for the entire country'
You can heat homes with gas, propane, oil or electricity. Or you can make use of the virtually endless supply of clean energy that lies righ...
Machine learning precisely predicts material characteristics for high-performance photovoltaics
In the lab, perovskite solar cells show high efficiency in converting solar energy into electricity. In combination with silicon solar cells...
Clothes dryers and the bottom line: Switching to air drying can save hundreds
Researchers from the University of Michigan are hoping their new study will inspire some Americans to rethink their relationship with laundr...
The impact of app crashes on consumer engagement
High-profile mobile app crashes reveal how life can be upended when an app freezes abruptly or shuts down. The Sonos app crash in May of las...
A late start, then a big boom: Why it took until 1975 for Australians to finally watch TV in color
Some 50 years ago, on March 1 1975, Australian television stations officially moved to color. from Consumer Electronics News - Electronics...
Spain under pressure to abort nuclear energy phase-out
Spain, a European renewable energy leader, is coming under increasing pressure from the right and business groups to reverse its plans to ph...
New method significantly reduces AI energy consumption
AI applications such as large language models (LLMs) have become an integral part of our everyday lives. The required computing, storage and...
Rooftop lab: Improving the understanding of optimal orientation and tilt of solar panels in northern climate conditions
The performance of photovoltaic systems (PV) in northern conditions has been measured at the University of Oulu, Finland, with two research ...
Using microwave energy to cut carbon fiber production energy costs
A research team at the University of Limerick in Ireland has developed a new method of producing carbon fiber while drastically reducing its...
Cracking the code on gypsum and silica scaling in water desalination
Mineral scaling, a significant issue in membrane desalination, reduces water recovery rates and diminishes system performance. Gypsum and si...
'I can't be friends with the machine': What audio artists working in games think of AI
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, the union for voice actors and creatives, recently circulated a video of voice actor Thomas G. B...
New highly performing Ni-rich cathode active materials for all-solid-state batteries
To support the further advancement of the electronics industry, energy researchers have been trying to develop new battery technologies that...
Innovative molten salt reactor fuel could transform nuclear energy landscape
After five years of trying to find the right ingredients, scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) believe they have created the pe...
Electric vehicles could travel farther on a single charge thanks to lithium-sulfur batteries with added platinum
More electric vehicles are on the road than ever before. But a recent global survey has found that some EV owners—about 46% in the U.S.—have...
Using batteries to produce hydrogen peroxide from air for industrial applications
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is widely used as a bleach, disinfectant, and oxidizing agent, among other things. However, industrial production o...
Sensors can detect hydrogen leaks for safer infrastructure
Fraunhofer researchers have developed sensor systems and measuring equipment that detect leaks in hydrogen lines and tanks. Applications for...
High value, zero waste: Researchers conceptualize novel biorefinery
What does it mean if our economy works without fossil raw materials such as oil and gas? The logical answer is that we will have to create v...
Are the Oscars going bananas? An animator explains why digital apes are the real winners of the 2025 awards
Hollywood's biggest night, the Academy Awards, arrives this weekend, but this year there's some monkey business going on. It's e...
Engineers create more effective burner to reduce methane emissions
Researchers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan (U-M) have published a new study showing an advanced new m...
Wearable tech has far to go before challenging smartphones
Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but experts say smartphones will remain ubiquitous for ...
Efficient lithium extraction method could transform battery supply chains
In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium—a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles—a team of researchers from...
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