Current wireless charging pads, primarily utilizing induction over short distances, have demonstrated high efficiency but only within close proximity to the device being charged. New…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous benefits, but its adoption might come with a significant energy cost, as highlighted by a recent study. Generative AI models,…
EPFL’s Swiss Plasma Center is a leading force in nuclear fusion research, using a unique tokamak reactor to study plasma behavior. Their work aims to…
Scientists discovered that “oxygen hole” formation significantly degrades Ni-rich cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries. Using advanced computational techniques, they identified a mechanism for oxygen loss,…
A team of researchers has introduced a method to mitigate damaging runaway electrons in tokamak fusion devices. The strategy harnesses Alfvén waves to disrupt the…
Jaime Gomez (left) and Keegan Kelly work to set up the Chi-Nu experiment, calibrating detector distances and installing gas lines for the fission-counting target (center).…
Scientists have proposed a technique to enhance the efficiency of geothermal power plants by preventing “short-circuits.” The method involves adding specific materials or chemicals to…
The polyoxometalate power generator collects the natural atmospheric humidity and produces continuous electrical signals by the uneven distribution and directional movement of ions, realizing efficient…
Professor Yuriy Román-Leshkov and collaborators have demonstrated a new way to produce a critical component of aviation fuel from lignin, a plant material that’s generally…
New work being undertaken by MIT’s Cristina Rea and her co-investigators seeks to accelerate the progress of fusion science and make fusion energy a reality…
Scientists are developing the world’s first non-toxic aqueous aluminum radical battery. This new battery design, which uses water-based electrolytes, offers fire retardancy, air stability, and…
(Left) A single copper-doped tungstic acid nanocrystal; (right) Atomic resolution image of the nanocrystal. Credit: Melbert Jeem Systematic copper doping boosts all-solar utilization in tungstic…
University of Wisconsin-Madison chemical engineers have made a breakthrough in computational chemistry by developing a model of catalytic reactions at the atomic scale. This new…
The new inks use nanotechnology to control the temperature in everyday environments. Credit: Dr. Mohammad Taha, University of Melbourne Phase change inks using nanotechnology have…
Structure of Heliotron J device. Credit: KyotoU/Heliotron J group Plasma physicists from Ukraine, Germany and Japan collaborate to spark fusion power. Despite being forced to…
The hydrogen economy could increase levels of atmospheric methane. Credit: Bumper DeJesus Research conducted by Princeton University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association suggests…
Using energy from light equivalent to sunlight the artificial photosynthesis system uses enzymes and a rhodium catalyst to produce a biodegradable plastic precursor. Now for…
In a groundbreaking development, researchers have successfully “hacked” the initial stages of photosynthesis – the natural process that fuels the majority of life on Earth.…
Window shades with cellular or honeycomb structures were found to provide higher energy savings during winter than generic venetian blinds, potentially saving millions of tons…
ORNL’s award-winning ultraclean condensing high-efficiency natural gas furnace features an affordable add-on technology that can remove more than 99.9% of acidic gases and other emissions.…