Nanomaterials Improve Hybrid Flow Battery Electrodes, Advancing Renewable Energy Storage

NANOTECHNOLOGY 01.24.2021 00:15 AM

With the help of nanomaterials, researchers found a way to improve hybrid flow batteries' performance - making the store energy longer at a lower cost, fewer location restraints, and zero emissions.

Too Small, Too Cool: NIST Scientists Miniaturize Laser Cooling

01.22.2021 00:22 AM

Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have managed to create a smaller version of the optical components that can cool atoms down close to absolute zero - a few thousandths of a degree from 0 Kelvins.

Rock-Star Material Could Become Cheaper Alternative for Solar Cells

01.21.2021 23:02 PM

A new material, classified as a perovskite, can reportedly convert sunlight to electricity as a potentially cheaper and more scalable alternative to today’s silicon-based solar cells.

Lab-Grown Plants: MIT Makes Better Alternatives to Forestry and Farming

01.21.2021 03:00 AM

Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are now working on lab-grown plants to ease the environmental toll of logging and agriculture.

Scientists Finally Detected The Dark Matter Escaping From Neutron Stars

01.19.2021 04:30 AM

Researchers claim that axions could be responsible for a surplus of X-ray emissions observed from a community of neutron stars in our galaxy.

Are Solar Panels For Your Home Worth It?

01.18.2021 21:01 PM

Putting up solar panels in your homes might help save energy. But is it worth it? Here are some ways to find out.

Floating Power Station: Ex-NASA Researcher Develops Unlimited Clean Power for Earth

01.12.2021 03:30 AM

In the ocean, a lot of heat energy is stuck. An ex-NASA scientist has figured out how aquatic robots might create boundless green energy.

New Super-Absorbent Film Uses Sweat to Power Wearable Devices

01.07.2021 08:30 AM

Researchers created a new film that absorbs water from sweat to power wearable electronic devices, like smartwatches and fitness trackers.

Supercapacitor Development Makes Them Worthy Challengers to Batteries

01.06.2021 06:25 AM

Supercapacitors could pave the way for high power-high energy storage devices soon. Here's how the experts did it.

How to Reduce Carbon Footprint: Easy Ways to Fight Climate Change on 2021

01.03.2021 12:00 PM

Do you want to know how to reduce your carbon footprint this 2021? Here are the practical ways to reduce your carbon footprint that works!

New Process Turns Carbon Dioxide Into Jet Fuel

12.28.2020 19:00 PM

Oxford University researchers have re-engineered jet fuel from greenhouse gas. Over time, the introduction of hybrid vehicles and tighter pollution regulations resulted in the growing environmental impact of land-based automobiles.

Peruvian Biologist Wins Annual UN Environmental Award

12.28.2020 04:04 AM

A Peruvian inventor and biologist are among the winners who will be given funding and mentorship to support their environmental initiatives.

Korean Artificial Sun Sets a New World Record

12.26.2020 12:00 PM

A superconducting fusion device, the Korean Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research or KSTAR, also known as the Korean artificial sun, recently set a new world record.

Fluoride-Based Batteries Set to Replace Lithium in Rechargeable Batteries

12.18.2020 16:00 PM

A relatively abundant element on Earth, fluorine may become an alternative for lithium in rechargeable batteries, according to a new study.

World's Largest Renewable Energy Megapark in India Is As Big As Singapore

12.16.2020 20:00 PM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid out the foundation of the world's largest renewable energy megapark that will be as big as Singapore.