Halide perovskites are gaining ground on silicon as a critical material for solar cell technologies: A new study published in the journal Sc...
New start-up offers green hydrogen from just sun and water
Photreon, a start-up project at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), aims to boost the hydrogen economy with mass-produced photoreactor ...
Overlooked 'in-between' materials could reshape solar fuel and battery design
Researchers have identified previously unknown materials, including a new form of a widely studied clean-energy material, by carefully contr...
The friendlier AI gets, the more it can backfire
Major AI platforms, including OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as social apps like Replika and Character.ai, are increasingly designing chatbot...
Stainless steel brake disks significantly reduce fine particulate emissions and offer exceptional durability
Until now, fine particulate matter generated by tire and brake wear has not been addressed in European emissions legislation. Only with the ...
Computer-designed thermoelectric generator achieves more than 8-fold improvement in efficiency
A thermoelectric generator with a shape that no human designer would likely have imagined has now been created by a computer—and it performs...
Molecular interface tweak unlocks more reliable perovskite solar cells, challenging common assumption
Perovskite solar cells are a rapidly advancing photovoltaic technology that has seen a dramatic rise in power conversion efficiency in recen...
Meta-earplugs reduce booming voice effect, low-frequency rumbling sounds
Workplace hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses. While hearing loss is preventable with earplugs, they can be uncomf...
High gasoline prices are fueling interest in EVs. Here's how this could bring down electricity bills
With oil prices skyrocketing following the US and Israel's bombing of Iran, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, motorist...
A faster, greener method to recycle lithium-ion batteries can also ease supply chain issues
As global demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to surge, a team of Rice University researchers has developed a faster, more energy-eff...
Why deepfake ads may win trust faster when framed as 'artificial media'
A study into the use of deepfake technology in advertising has found that public acceptance of synthetic media generated by artificial intel...
A new nuclear arms race is accelerating. There's only one way to stop it
This week in New York, diplomats from almost every nation will convene for a four-week review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nucl...
AI's power bill just got easier to predict before the next data center surge
Due to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, it is estimated that data centers will consume up to 12% of total U.S. electricity b...
In the face of rampant AI, is 'data poisoning' a new form of civil disobedience?
The explosion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools has provoked both hopes and anxieties about the potential benefits and harms ...
Water-based zinc batteries tackle a barrier that has long blocked cheap, stable renewable energy storage
Renewable energy technologies, such as solar cells and wind turbines, are becoming increasingly widespread in many countries worldwide. Reli...
Engineers boost sustainable acrylic acid production using next‑generation membrane reactor
Acrylic acid is essential for everyday products—from paints and coatings to absorbent polymers—yet almost all of it is currently made from p...
AI reveals why one-size-fits-all retrofits miss bigger emission and cost cuts
The right renovation choices can make a major difference—for both the climate and the economy. However, what works best varies widely betwee...
Why solid-state batteries short-circuit: New evidence points to stress-driven lithium cracking
Smartphones, electric vehicles and many portable devices rely on batteries. Their energy storage capacity, lifetime and safety will strongly...
AI model predicts human attention in 360-degree videos using both sound and vision
Virtual reality (VR) experiences and 360-degree videos are transforming viewers from passive observers into active participants immersed wit...
Excuse me, is that solar panel pointing in the right direction?
On a bright morning, graduate student Jeremy Klotz and professor Shree Nayar walked through upper Manhattan with a tall tripod and a camera ...
Industrial electrification is now a security imperative, finds analysis
Industrial electrification is becoming a matter of economic security as well as decarbonization, according to new Oxford analysis. Continued...
Cheaper, longer-lasting batteries are closer thanks to a pinch of sodium and a supercomputer
The Expanse supercomputer at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California School of Computing, Information and ...
'Liquid droplet mops' clean solar panels with 99.9% efficiency, cutting water use by 80%
With the rapid expansion of the global solar energy industry, the number of solar panels has surged in recent years. However, pollutants acc...
This fuel crisis could last for a while. It's time for a new approach to fuel use—end it
Australia is in the middle of a fuel crisis, but the way the state and federal governments have chosen to respond signals a firm commitment ...
Energy-efficient cooling elements developed from a 3D printer
Visitors to this year's Hannover Messe can experience a sudden drop in temperature at first hand—all brought about by simply stretching ...
The solar support gap: Why do pro-solar citizens reject local projects?
Land use concerns outweigh proximity worries when it comes to local public support for new solar developments, new research suggests. A team...
Researchers survey the challenges of integrating wind and solar into power grids
As wind and solar power expand rapidly worldwide, researchers are confronting a growing challenge: how to effectively integrate them into th...
How do teens really use AI companions? With more creativity than you might think
In 2022, the founders of chatbot startup Character.AI launched a platform where anyone could create interactive characters powered by artifi...
Engineered wood provides solar power even after the sun goes down
While sustainable solar energy can potentially meet our global power needs, it has one major flaw. When sunlight disappears, solar panels st...
Swiss biomethane shows potential for domestic energy self-sufficiency through biomass
By using biomass intelligently, Switzerland could meet a substantial percentage of its own gas needs. This is the conclusion reached by a st...
Fusion power may never be cost-competitive with renewables, study warns
Fusion power plants are sites at which electricity could be generated via a process known as nuclear fusion, which entails the merging of tw...
This technique catches solar cell materials corroding live, exposing the hidden flaws that slash durability
A research team at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon has demonstrated how a classic technique can be repurposed to measure the material degradati...
Perovskite solar cells reach 26.61% certified efficiency with cesium-doping strategy
Solar cells, devices that convert sunlight into electricity, are now widely used in many countries. While most existing solar cells are base...
Scientists discover how to boost solid-state battery energy density and longevity
Imagine a battery that stores more power, lasts longer, and remains safe even under stress. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy...
The impact of all New Zealand's power sources from cradle to grave
A first national-scale study on the lifetime impact of New Zealand's electricity, transport, and heat sources shows road transport is a ...
Gone with the wind: Turbine parameters drive significant differences in offshore wind power forecasts
Offshore wind energy generation is a central pillar of Europe's energy transition. At the same time, it is placing increasing demands on...
Single-crystalline electrolyte unlocks safer lithium metal batteries
A research team led by Prof. Yoonseob Kim, Associate Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The Hong Kong Uni...
From lab to industry: 3D printing accelerates the future of lithium batteries
Recent progress in advanced energy manufacturing has opened a new path for lithium battery design. A joint research team led by Associate Pr...
Green technology in the game industry: Scientists find way to charge your game console while playing
Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have designed a portable game console powered by solar panels and a cranking device...
Depleted oil fields offer hydrogen storage sites
Hydrogen is a clean-burning gas that could help to tackle climate change by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. But storing and transpo...
This AI chatbot tackles scams, fear and isolation to bring seniors safely into digital life
Digital technologies can play a double-edged role in modern society; while they offer new forms of participation and access, they can also d...
Europe's power grid has a big drought problem
A new study tracking 25 European countries from 2017 to 2023 documents a problematic reality: when droughts strike, hydropower and other ren...
Reactions to data breaches fade faster than expected
Data breaches, such as the recent incidents at Odido and Basic-Fit, trigger feelings of anxiety and loss of trust among both victims and tho...
Computational 'time machine' shows solar and wind power on track for 2°C target, but not for 1.5°C
Wind and solar power have grown faster than almost anyone predicted, but projecting their future expansion remains surprisingly difficult. R...
Kale, cabbage, and broccoli could turn toxic soil into a new source of critical thallium metal
University of Queensland geochemist Dr. Amelia Corzo-Remigio said powerful X-rays confirmed crops in the Brassicaceae family had strong ...
AIs have 'personalities': Here's how they affect you more deeply than you may realize
Many people are interacting with AI large language models, and most of them would say the models have different "personalities." S...
Teens are becoming concerned about their attachment to AI chatbots
It's estimated that more than half of all U.S. teens are regularly using companion chatbots powered by large language models and generat...
AI model simulates smartphone muscle effort, revealing which swipes are most tiring
Prolonged scrolling is bad for your well-being, but is it also physically tiring? Until now, we haven't really been able to say. This is...
Freestanding silicon anode design improves fast charging and cycle life in lithium-ion batteries
Silicon has long been seen as a promising anode material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries because it can store much more lithium th...
Can hyper-real virtual worlds make us feel better?
Virtual reality tools have untapped potential to elicit positive emotions for use in education, health care, architecture and psychological ...
Interface tweak triples graphene oxide fuel cell power density to 0.7 W/cm²
A breakthrough in interface engineering clears the path for sustainable, high-power hydrogen energy. As the world races toward a hydrogen-ba...
Reshore semiconductor manufacturing to UK and US to meet sustainability goals, study says
Making semiconductors in the UK and the US would be the most sustainable way to manufacture the materials that power every electronic device...
New Zealand is surrounded by ocean energy: Just what would it take to tap it?
"Same as it ever was" is a phrase that continues to resonate in 2026. The oil shocks of the 1970s, triggered by conflict in the Mi...
Major hydrogen storage potential in Bavaria, study concludes
Geological formations in southern Bavaria offer a previously underestimated potential for storing large quantities of hydrogen. They could t...
Why are communities pushing back against data centers?
Data centers, which house computer systems that help train AI models, are blanketing the country, a boom fueled by surging interest in AI an...
AI is changing more than your writing—it may be shaping your worldview, say researchers
Use of ChatGPT, Claude and other large language models, or LLMs—what most people call "AI"—has surged since ChatGPT debuted public...
Polymer electrolyte lets the ions flow for solid-state batteries
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have uncovered a path to design superionic polymer electrolytes ...
Volcanic rock formula cuts cement emissions by two-thirds
Researchers have developed a volcanic rock formula that cuts carbon emissions by 67%, potentially offering an affordable alternative to incr...
Safer, water-based zinc-ion battery delivers 900-cycle durability
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a rechargeable zinc-ion battery that uses low-cost materials and a simplif...
A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening
Remember the iPod? It's making a quiet comeback. Four years after Apple killed off its digital music player, secondhand sales are surgin...
Finland's plan to bury spent nuclear waste carries risk to future generations
With the push of a button, the elevator descends hundreds of meters in seconds into the dark depths of Onkalo. from Energy & Green Tec...
Prototype chip could boost efficiency of power management in data centers
In an effort to meet the rising energy demands of data centers, engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new chi...
Cheaper thermoelectrics? Silver selenide approaches performance level of commercial materials
Thermoelectric (TE) materials, which can directly convert heat into electricity and vice versa, are attracting significant attention as key ...
Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the ris...
Framework offers method for planning electricity expansion in hydro-dependent systems
In many countries, hydropower provides a dominant share of the electricity supply. This dependence brings environmental benefits and competi...
Solar-powered device disinfects drinking water in under an hour
For many people living in developed nations, towns and cities take care of ensuring that residents' water is clean and safe. Municipalit...
New software could cut cooling energy use by 25% in data centers
Data centers consume millions of homes' worth of electricity each year, with much of that electricity simply powering the cooling system...
New global model reveals hidden UV risk for next-generation solar panels
Engineers from UNSW have created a worldwide UV radiation map for solar panels, highlighting major differences in exposure depending on clim...
Wind and solar may help Ecuador avoid repeat of its 2024 power crisis
Researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Belgium and Yachay Tech University in Ecuador have come to a surprising conclusion:...
Solar reactor uses old battery acid to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen
Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste—such as drink bottles, nylon textile...
Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages
Samsung is saying goodbye its namesake texting app. According to an end of service announcement published on the tech giant's U.S. suppo...
Explainability is a must for older adults to trust AI, study shows
Voice-activated, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) agents must provide clear explanations for their suggestions, or older adults a...
Researchers expose fossil fuel companies' communications facade
Fossil fuel companies say that they want to be on the front lines of renewable energy, with advertisements, social media, and even their own...
Neuroscience explains why teens are so vulnerable to Big Tech social media platforms
In a landmark decision, a Los Angeles jury has found that social media company Meta and video streaming service YouTube harmed a young user ...
AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time
AI companions are always available, never judge, never tire and never demand anything in return. If someone is struggling with loneliness, t...
How a 'perfectly symmetrical' 2D perovskite could boost tandem solar cells
Rice University scientists and collaborators have created a new type of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor that comes closer than ever to a ...
Breaking fuel cell barriers: New platinum catalyst brings high-efficiency hydrogen vehicles closer to commercialization
A research team has developed a next-generation platinum-based catalyst that improves both activity and durability in hydrogen fuel cells. T...
Waste water to clean energy: Japanese engineers harness the power of osmosis
A Japanese water plant is harnessing the natural process of osmosis to generate renewable energy that could one day become a common power so...
Q&A: A better design of social media platforms instead of blanket bans for young people
US courts have ruled against platform providers for failing to protect children, and the debate over age restrictions for social media has g...
New app designed to improve conference experience
A new app developed by Yun Huang, associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, ...
Do TV ads work? Ask smart TVs
Despite the hype about streaming services, traditional broadcast television still dominates advertising dollars. This year, advertisers will...
AI machine sorts clothes faster than humans to boost textile recycling in China
In an industrial park in Zhangjiagang, a small city on China's east coast, a large humming and hissing machine feeds on piles of used cl...
New analysis details how air traffic control towers can maintain operations during grid outages
Every day, more than 44,000 flights overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) take off and land nationwide, coordinated by peopl...
Photothermal fabric panels could cut heating energy up to 23%
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have unveiled a tool to combat climate change, fossil-fuel dependency, skyrocketing h...
Apple's 50-year odyssey has redefined technology, pop culture and comeback stories
A scrawny hippie and a nerdy engineer who became prank-playing friends vowed to change the world when they founded a Silicon Valley startup ...
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