In a study, Monash engineers have looked at how well Australia's main electricity market supports truly green hydrogen. The work is publ...
Court backs California Coastal Commission in fight over offshore oil operation
Just days after a Texas oil firm shocked California environmentalists and regulators by announcing the resumption of offshore oil production...
EV battery recycling key to easing future lithium supply constraints, modeling study shows
Lightweight, powerful lithium-ion batteries are crucial for the transition to electric vehicles, and global demand for lithium is set to gro...
Razor-thin solution makes fuel cells cheaper and more environmentally friendly
Fuel cells that run on hydrogen are efficient and emit water vapor instead of exhaust. But so far, the technology is still expensive and the...
Virtual reality has transformed design process for robotic floor-cleaners at Tennant
After Tennant figured out how to keep its plants open during the pandemic, it had a second problem to solve. from Consumer Electronics New...
Virtual models enable real-time decision making for next-generation nuclear reactors
Digital twins are a virtual copy of a real-world system. They are a transformative tool that can assist scientists across numerous disciplin...
Ultra-thin protective coating boosts cadmium telluride solar cell performance by 13%
An NYU Tandon-led research team has developed a novel technique to significantly enhance the performance of cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar c...
UK loot box self-regulation fails: New study finds rampant non-compliance and no enforcement
Loot boxes and gacha are gambling-like products inside video games that players buy to obtain random rewards. Concerns have been raised abou...
Smart measures to reduce your electricity bill
Would you adjust your electricity consumption if you received a notification on your mobile phone telling you when electricity was going to ...
Smart measures to reduce your electricity bill
Would you adjust your electricity consumption if you received a notification on your mobile phone telling you when electricity was going to ...
People show less trust and cooperation when interacting with AI vs. humans
An experimental study suggests that people are less likely to behave in a trusting and cooperative manner when interacting with AI than when...
Emotional responses crucial to attitudes about self-driving cars, study suggests
When it comes to public attitudes toward using self-driving cars, understanding how the vehicles work is important—but so are less obvious c...
Nuclear option: Indonesia seeks to grow energy, cut emissions
Indonesia is hoping going nuclear can help it meet soaring energy demand while taming emissions, but faces serious challenges to its goal of...
Novel elastic alloy achieves 20x temperature change and 90% Carnot efficiency in solid-state heat pumping
Researchers at the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a novel elastic alloy ...
Proposed wave energy park could generate power while shielding Portuguese coastline
A study by researchers from the Interdisciplinary Center of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) and the Faculty of Engineering of the...
Engineered interface layer extends life and enhances safety of next-generation lithium-metal batteries
A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel surface processing technique that prolongs the lifespan of lithium-metal batterie...
Disney vs. YouTube: The fight for talent heads back to court
In the last several years, YouTube has become an increasingly formidable competitor to streaming services and entertainment studios, providi...
Fate of $20 billion US home solar market lies in GOP Senate hands
The troubled, $20 billion U.S. residential solar market's future rests on whether Senate Republicans will challenge their brethren in th...
US solar manufacturers lag skyrocketing market demand
U.S. consumer demand for renewable energy continues to grow, with more solar panel capacity installed in 2024 than in 2023, which saw more t...
AI may soon account for half of data center power use if trends persist
Alex de Vries-Gao, a PhD candidate at VU Amsterdam Institute for Environmental Studies, has published an opinion piece about the results of ...
Trump signs orders to boost US nuclear energy
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Friday to boost nuclear energy in the United States, including by rolling back re...
TEMPO molecule enhances stability and performance of perovskite solar cells
Perovskite solar cells are among the most promising candidates for the next generation of photovoltaics: lightweight, flexible, and potentia...
How long-duration batteries can power a cleaner, more reliable, and sustainable renewable energy future
As the world moves toward cleaner energy sources, a major challenge remains: how do we store renewable energy for when we need it most? fr...
Advancements in (Ca,Ba)ZrS₃ solar cells using innovative spinel hole transport layers
Solar power has long been a beacon of hope in our pursuit of clean energy. However, the road to sustainable, high-efficiency photovoltaics h...
Study shows how EV manufacturers can reduce reliance on virgin rare earth minerals
Faced with uncertain supply and soaring prices for rare earth minerals, electric vehicle manufacturers could nevertheless reduce their mater...
Trump admin ends halt on New York offshore wind project
President Donald Trump's administration has reversed its halt on a giant offshore wind project in New York led by Norwegian company Equi...
Great potential exists for solar cells on grain fields or pastures, finds study
Photovoltaic systems are increasingly being installed not only on roofs but also on open land. This does not always meet with citizens' ...
Nanofiltration approach can solve a bottleneck for CO₂ capture and conversion
Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere efficiently is often seen as a crucial need for combating climate change, but systems for removi...
First US utility seeks permit for a small nuclear reactor
For the first time in the United States, a utility is asking federal regulators for a permit to build a small nuclear reactor. from Energy...
Weighing investment risk for energy infrastructure construction: Solar outshines nuclear power plants
Between now and 2050, the International Energy Agency projects that more than $100 trillion will be spent on building net-zero energy infras...
New thin-film material achieves both high efficiency and durability in tandem solar cells
A novel thin-film material capable of simultaneously enhancing the efficiency and durability of tandem solar cells has been developed. fro...
Efforts to reduce TikTok screen time often increase usage
Efforts by social media platforms to encourage users to take breaks from screen scrolling may actually lead to some of them spending even mo...
Green metallurgical process uses surface energy to extract and refine metals from waste alloys
A team of scientists from the University of Melbourne and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) has made a discovery that c...
AI is moving fast. Climate policy provides valuable lessons for how to keep it in check
Artificial intelligence (AI) might not have been created to enable new forms of sexual violence such as deepfake pornography. But that has b...
Metrology matters: The hidden science driving the green and digital transition
Often overlooked, metrology—the science of measurement—underpins countless aspects of daily life, from accurately telling the time to ensuri...
Study maps three decades of white LED progress and key innovation drivers
White light-emitting diodes (LEDs), the semiconductor devices underpinning the functioning of countless lighting technologies on the market ...
Clean power surge needed: China's 2035 climate plan must aim high
China will need to generate more than half of its power from wind and solar by 2035 to align with global climate goals, according to new res...
Dual-atom catalyst boosts performance of zinc-air batteries for real-world applications
A research team has unveiled a breakthrough in improving the performance of zinc-air batteries (ZABs), which are an important energy storage...
End of nuclear in Taiwan fans energy security fears
Taiwan will turn off its last nuclear reactor on Saturday, fueling concerns over the self-ruled island's reliance on imported energy and...
China first-quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand
China's emissions fell in the first quarter of 2025 despite rapidly growing power demand thanks to soaring renewable and nuclear energy,...
Scalable, low-maintenance design recycles heat for a steady supply of drinking water off-grid
Fresh drinking water is a vital yet limited resource that will only grow scarcer over the next few years, according to the World Resources I...
Optimizing the recovery of rare earth elements
As demand for rare earth elements increases, the United States is strengthening its domestic supply chain. Ana Inés Torres is working to ide...
Hardening the grid: Research team focuses on quake-proofing transformer bushings
Keeping the nation's lights on is no small job. The grid we take for granted involves large, expensive equipment, most notably power tra...
Sustainable method produces high-purity material for use in green hydrogen production
A group of researchers affiliated with the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has developed a method for purifying materials that ...
Novel zinc-ion battery design promotes safe, scalable industrial energy storage
The present century has witnessed a proactive shift toward more sustainable forms of energy, including renewable resources such as solar pow...
UK lab promises air-con revolution without polluting gases
The soft, waxy "solid refrigerant" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties pr...
Google is rolling out its Gemini AI chatbot to kids under 13. It's a risky move
Google has announced it will roll out its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to children under the age of 13. from Consumer Elect...
Improving the performance of Cu₂SrSnS₄ solar cells with inorganic hole transport layers
Thin film solar cells such as CdTe and CIGSe have gained significant attention due to their low production cost and excellent power conversi...
Urine-powered electrolysis systems offer energy-efficient green hydrogen production
Researchers have developed two unique energy-efficient and cost-effective systems that use urea found in urine and wastewater to generate hy...
A small bicycle handlebar sensor can help map a region's riskiest bike routes
While things like rain or hills can keep people from cycling, a major impediment is the risk of getting hit by a car. It's hard to ident...
Ontario begins construction of 1st small reactor as it aims to lead in new nuclear technology
Ontario has begun building the first of four new, small nuclear reactors, as Canada seeks to lead the Group of Seven industrialized nations ...
Personalized social media features could help users manage time and well-being
Redesigning social media to suit different needs of users could make their time online more focused, according to new research by University...
Automated tool offers real-time feedback for English pronunciation among non-native speakers
A new system that improves on the detection of pronunciation errors among non-native speakers could improve English language learning. The t...
Next-generation membrane cuts toluene crossover to boost hydrogen storage performance
A Korean research team has developed a new proton exchange membrane (PEM) that significantly enhances the performance of electrochemical hyd...
Smart home devices used to monitor domestic workers raise safety concerns
The growing use of smart home devices is undermining the privacy and safety of domestic workers. New research from King's College London...
Cheap overseas, ruinous in Australia: Here's how to make double-glazed windows the norm
In Europe, double-glazed windows are standard. But in Australia, these energy-saving windows are remarkably uncommon. from Energy & Gr...
Researchers publish critical analysis of review articles on energy-saving materials
Nazarbayev University's School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (NU SEDS) researchers have published a first-of-its-kind critical rev...
China's transition to renewable energy not only faltering but may be impeding sustainable development, study suggests
China's ambitious push towards renewable energy may actually be hindering sustainable development rather than promoting it, according to...
TeleAbsence: Poetic encounters with the past
In the dim light of the lab, friends, family, and strangers watched the image of a pianist playing for them, the pianist's fingers proje...
A big data approach for next-generation battery electrolytes
Discovering new, powerful electrolytes is one of the major bottlenecks in designing next-generation batteries for electric vehicles, phones,...
Spain's recent power outage: What happened and why it matters
On April 28, Spain experienced a widespread power outage that left millions without electricity for nearly a full 24 hours. While power has ...
Spain's blackout highlights renewables' grid challenge
The cause of last week's massive power outage in Spain and Portugal remains unclear but it has shone a spotlight on solar and wind energ...
What happens when a companion chatbot crosses the line?
Over the last five years, the use of highly personalized artificial intelligence chatbots—called companion chatbots—designed to act as frien...
MotionBlocks remaps VR controls, enabling enjoyable gameplay for people with mobility challenges
A team of researchers from the University of Waterloo have created a method that makes virtual reality (VR) more accessible to people with m...
On-demand Lewis base formation strategy boosts efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells
Solar cells based on perovskites, materials with a characteristic crystal structure first unveiled in the mineral calcium titanate (CaTiO3),...
US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom
Massive planned US duties on solar panels made in Southeast Asia could be a chance for the region to ramp up its own long-stalled energy tra...
Inspired by laminate: 'Three-ply' microstructure gives perovskite solar cells a powerful efficiency lift
A collaborative research team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Poly...
Is the UK's energy storage growing fast enough?
Britain's booming green energy generation has a costly side-effect: the national electricity system operator has had to compensate wind ...
Metal fatigue in anodes identified as key cause of solid-state lithium battery degradation
A team of materials scientists and engineers affiliated with several institutions in China has found that one of the major reasons solid-sta...
Assessing the potential of hydrogen and carbon dioxide networks for the future of European energy systems
Over the past decades, many countries worldwide have been trying to gradually transform their energy systems, with the aim of reducing carbo...
In this Indian city, smartwatches are part of the solution to dealing with searing heat
It's a little past 10 a.m. and the heat is already blazing on the outskirts of the Western Indian city of Ahmedabad. from Consumer Ele...
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