Inside Groupon's 2-year-old headquarters on the 25th floor of the Leo Burnett Building in downtown Chicago, a giant cat in a spaceship w...
Southern California's unlikely AI mecca is this very industrial city
Five miles south of downtown Los Angeles, a single industrial block in Vernon is drawing as much electricity as a small town. from Energy ...
AI agents arrived in 2025—here's what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026
In artificial intelligence, 2025 marked a decisive shift. Systems once confined to research labs and prototypes began to appear as everyday ...
I grew up in the world's coldest city without central heating. Here's what the world can learn from us
On winter mornings in Harbin, where the air outside could freeze your eyelashes, I would wake up on a bed of warm earth. from Energy &...
Analyzer delivers real-time insights for US power grid
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory partnered with the University of Tennessee to develop a secure, ...
New England unions push back against Trump administration's move to freeze offshore wind projects
Worker unions and politicians in New England are pushing back against the Trump administration's move to implement a 90-day freeze on fi...
New generator uses carbon fiber to turn raindrops into rooftop electricity
A research team affiliated with UNIST has introduced a technology that generates electricity from raindrops striking rooftops, offering a se...
Toys are talking back thanks to AI, but are they safe around kids?
Stuffed animals that talk back. Chessboards with pieces that move on their own. And a chatty holographic fairy in a crystal ball. from Con...
Google is at last letting users swap out embarrassing Gmail addresses without losing their data
Google has finally answered users' cries, allowing Gmail users to swap out embarrassing teenage email addresses. from Consumer Electro...
New electrification technology converts high-emission metal heat treatment into a carbon-free process
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), led by Dr. Hookyung Lee, have developed an electrified heat treatment technolo...
Redesigned carbon molecules boost battery safety, durability and power
Research published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society demonstrates a new way to make carbon-based battery materials much safer,...
Unlocking corrosion-free Zn/Br flow batteries for grid-scale energy storage
Scientists have found a way to push zinc–bromine flow batteries to the next level. By trapping corrosive bromine with a simple molecular sca...
Anode-free battery can double electric vehicle driving range
Could an electric vehicle travel from Seoul to Busan and back on a single charge? Could drivers stop worrying about battery performance even...
New calibration module offers improved measurement of thermoelectric device performance
A standard reference thermoelectric module (SRTEM) for objectively measuring thermoelectric module performance has been developed in Korea f...
Feral AI gossip with the potential to spread damage and shame will become more frequent, researchers warn
"Feral" gossip spread via AI bots is likely to become more frequent and pervasive, causing reputational damage and shame, humiliat...
Lab produces first-ever fuel for fast molten salt reactor experiment
Scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have achieved a historic breakthrough in nuclear energy by launching full-scale production...
Washing machine filter captures microfibers as small as 20 micrometers in size
A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibers from nylon, acrylic and polyester materials...
People are getting their news from AI—and it's altering their views
Meta's decision to end its professional fact-checking program sparked a wave of criticism in the tech and media world. Critics warned th...
Do autonomous vehicles deserve your trust? Experts weigh in
How safe are autonomous vehicles? from Consumer Electronics News - Electronics News, Electronic Gadget News | Consumer Electronics |Electr...
Wearable tech can create more stress for frontline retail staff
With the Christmas trading period peaking, traditional surveillance technologies like CCTV can help reduce job stress caused by customer agg...
Ionic liquids slow perovskite degradation: Solar cells retain 90% performance at 90°C
Solar cells, devices that can generate electricity from sunlight, are already helping to reduce fossil fuel emissions in many countries worl...
Virtual reality tool helping Indigenous people connect with Country
"It makes me feel like I am right there on Country." This was the response of a student after they used a new virtual reality (VR)...
Industrial solar cells achieve 26.09% efficiency with reduced silver use and better bifacial performance
A research team led by Prof. Ye Jichun from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of S...
Batteries lose charge when they 'breathe': Understanding deterioration is a step toward longer-lasting batteries
Researchers have identified a key reason why the batteries used to power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles deteriorate over t...
Simplified power factor correction: Sensorless control could enable smaller, more reliable electronic adapters
Single-phase power factor correction (PFC) circuits—a kind of front-end AC/DC converters—are ubiquitous in a variety of consumer electronic ...
AI's 2025 carbon footprint may match New York City, report estimates
By the end of the year, the carbon footprint of global AI systems for the whole of 2025 could equal that of New York City. At the same time,...
American Airlines testing new boarding technology at DFW Airport
Imagine a future where you board an American Airlines flight without a gate agent scanning a boarding pass. from Consumer Electronics News...
New interface engineering strategy developed for efficient and stable back-contact solar cells
As the demand for renewable energy grows, scientists are developing new types of solar cells that are both highly efficient and scalable. Th...
Self-healing nuclear fuel could improve safety, reduce waste in reactors
Nuclear power is among the cleanest energy sources on Earth, but the materials that fuel it can degrade during operation. A new internationa...
Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
Everyone—politicians and the public—is talking about energy costs. In particular, they're talking about data centers that drive artifici...
Membrane magic: Researchers repurpose fuel cell membranes for new applications
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers are applying fuel cell technology to new applications like sustainable energy and water treatmen...
Assumptions about battery failure challenged: Single-crystal materials require different approach than expected
New research from Argonne National Laboratory and the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) has solved a major ba...
How abandoned land can power a fair energy transition
Across the UK, millions of households are struggling to afford to heat their homes. Energy poverty has risen sharply since 2021, with around...
How brain-inspired algorithms could drive down AI energy costs
In a study published in Frontiers in Science, scientists from Purdue University and the Georgia Institute of Technology outline practical ap...
Electrochemical tuning of Ni-rich cathodes curbs c-collapse, enhancing lithium-ion battery durability
Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) remain the most widely used rechargeable batteries worldwide, due to their light weight, high energy densities ...
Transparent ceramic could boost internet speeds and cut energy use
A new class of ceramics are not only transparent, but they can control light with exceptional efficiency—better than any theories predicted....
AI-generated podcasts flood the market, challenging traditional hosts and listeners
Chatty bots are sharing their hot takes through hundreds of thousands of AI-generated podcasts. And the invasion has just begun. from Cons...
Tech savvy users have most digital concerns, study finds
Digital concerns around privacy, online misinformation, and work-life boundaries are highest among highly educated, Western European millenn...
Big batteries are now outcompeting gas in the grid—and gas-rich Western Australia is at the forefront
Australia's electricity grids are undergoing a profound transformation. Solar and wind have provided 99% of new generating capacity sinc...
Power when parked: EVs could help save money and reduce emissions by providing energy to homes
Using electric vehicle batteries to power households could save their owners thousands of dollars in bills while cutting emissions from the ...
EU 2035 combustion-engine ban review: What's at stake
The European Commission is expected to announce on Tuesday measures relaxing a 2035 ban on new gasoline and diesel car sales. from Energy ...
Making clean energy investments more successful with forecasting tools
Governments and companies constantly face decisions about how to allocate finite amounts of money to clean energy technologies that can make...
A two-stage decision-making framework for lithium governance in Latin America
The evolving global order, intense geopolitical competition, and anxiety over supply chain vulnerabilities in this century have led to urgen...
More brines could be mined for lithium with counterintuitive method
Lithium could be selectively extracted from "low quality" brines using a surprising mechanism discovered at the University of Mich...
California Coastal Commission approves land deal to extend last nuclear plant through 2030
On Dec. 11, California environmental regulators struck a landmark deal with Pacific Gas & Electric to extend the life of the state's...
Why new kinds of steel are needed to build lead-cooled reactors
Safer operation, better fuel efficiency and lower waste mark lead-cooled nuclear power as a potentially dramatic shift from the water-cooled...
New window insulation blocks heat, but not your view
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have designed a new material for insulating windows that could improve the energy efficienc...
Star power: How energy efficient is your home?
Ever wondered how energy efficient your home is? from Energy & Green Tech News - Energy Sciences News, Green Tech, Energy, Energy Scie...
New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option
Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering significant discounts on smartphones, e-readers and oth...
Data-driven framework predicts electric vehicle range with improved real-world accuracy
"Range anxiety" remains one of the major issues of electric vehicles (EVs). Most of the existing range prediction technologies rel...
Safe and affordable fast-charging batteries: Multilayered alkali metal structures open the door to energy of the future
Skoltech scientists conducted a study that advances research on future batteries. Their paper, published in Small, sheds light on recent adv...
Carbon nanotubes could power a new generation of flexible solar panels
Perovskite solar cells can be made not only more robust but also more efficient, scalable and cheaper to manufacture by replacing the indium...
Glazed facades can heat up outdoor environments
While much is known about the impact of glazed facades on indoor thermal temperatures and energy efficiency, University of Adelaide research...
South Carolina's abandoned nuclear plants could be revived as company offers $2.7 billion
South Carolina's stalled nuclear power project could finally finish construction as a private company has offered to pay $2.7 billion to...
Blue jean dye could make batteries greener
Sustainability is often described in shades of green, but the future of clean energy may also carry a hint of deep blue. Electric vehicles a...
EU pushes back 2035 combustion-engine ban review to Dec. 16
A highly anticipated review of the EU's 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales has been pushed back to next week, the European Comm...
Paving the way for solar fuels from CO₂
Researchers at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), in collaboration with Stanford University, Antwerp University and Hasselt University, h...
210,000 portable power banks sold on Amazon recalled after fire reports
A popular portable phone charger sold online has been recalled after reports that it can overheat and catch fire, federal officials said. ...
New fiber-weaving method boosts dry battery electrode strength and performance
A joint research team has successfully developed a new dry-process manufacturing technology for secondary battery electrodes that overcomes ...
Setting the standard for more durable concrete
As infrastructure ages, one question shapes the future of cities: How do we know the materials we build with will last? from Energy & ...
Number's up: Calculators hold out against AI
The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will never hallucinate....
Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand
With data centers flooding into Georgia, utility regulators face a big decision: Should they let Georgia Power Co. spend more than $15 billi...
Better predicting the lifespan of clean energy equipment for more efficient design
Technology, no matter how advanced, always comes with a shelf life. Mechanical equipment used in clean-energy systems is no different. But a...
Using food to uncover AI's cultural blind spots
CISPA researcher Tejumade Àfọ̀njá has co-authored a new international study that uses food as a starting point to reveal significant cultura...
What's the best way to expand the US electricity grid? Study illuminates choices about reliability, cost and emissions
Growing energy demand means the U.S. will almost certainly have to expand its electricity grid in coming years. What's the best way to d...
Energy-efficient process delivers rare-earth element for magnets
Neodymium is a rare-earth element essential for producing the strongest permanent magnets, which are widespread in defense technologies, har...
Audio-augmented wearable aims to improve mindfulness, with possible benefits for those with anxiety and ADHD
A new device uses focused sound cues to keep users grounded amid digital distractions, with possible benefits for anxiety and ADHD as well. ...
Ahead of new game release, 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' book reflects on comfort, community, and capitalism
Remember Animal Crossing: New Horizons? During the height of its popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the game, built for the Nintendo S...
Chinese smart glasses firms eye overseas conquest
In China, AI glasses let the wearer pay in shops with just a glance at a QR code and a voice command, as a growing number of companies look ...
What are 'rare earths' for?
Crucial for making smartphones, fighter jets and electric cars, "rare earth" metals have become a strategic bargaining chip since ...
Dual use of land for solar energy production and cultivation found feasible in Finland
Open farmlands are ideal locations for installing solar panels, but the most common method, which involves covering a large area with south-...
Can AI make us more creative? Study reveals surprising benefits of human-AI collaboration
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often seen as a tool to automate tasks and replace humans, but new research from Swansea University challeng...
Single molecular membrane can make lithium batteries safer and longer-lasting
A team of Korean scientists has developed a separator technology that dramatically reduces the explosion risk of lithium batteries while dou...
Self-heating and cooling without electricity: Non-powered 3D smart energy device developed
A research team developed a 3D Smart Building Energy-saving device capable of automatically controlling heating and cooling without electric...
The AI bubble isn't new—Karl Marx explained the mechanisms behind it nearly 150 years ago
When OpenAI's Sam Altman told reporters in San Francisco earlier this year that the AI sector is in a bubble, the American tech market r...
Green electronics: Smart sensor tag protects sensitive goods
Researchers from Empa, EPFL and CSEM have developed a green smart sensing tag that measures temperature and humidity in real time—and can al...
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