Perovskite solar cells have long been the most exciting “almost there” technology in clean energy. In laboratories, they already rival the best silicon solar cells, converting more than 26 percent of sunlight into electricity. They are thin, lightweight, and far cheaper to make than silicon because they can be printed from liquid solutions at low … Read more
Engineers at the US Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) are employing a novel, cost-effective strategy to prepare for the assembly of a critical component in their cutting-edge fusion energy device. By creating detailed 3D-printed replicas of complex magnet systems, the National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade (NSTX-U) team is ensuring a smoother, faster, and … Read more
Researchers in the US have used electron microscopy to capture electric vehicle (EV) battery failure on film for the first time showing how lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries deteriorate when exposed to severe heat or cold. Led by Yao Yang, PhD, a chemistry and chemical biology assistant professor at University of Cornell’s College of Arts and Sciences, … Read more
Imagine a crystal that changes color just by coming into contact with a pollutant, almost instantly revealing its presence. Scientists at Japan’s Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) have developed a crystal that can achieve this. By designing a novel molecule called a pyrazinacene derivative, the team developed a crystal that shifts its color from greenish-blue … Read more
Untapped energy: Earth’s Crust Holds Hydrogen Power Potential Table of Contents Untapped energy: Earth’s Crust Holds Hydrogen Power Potential Untapped energy: Earth’s Crust Holds Hydrogen Power Potential The Hydrogen “Recipe” Global Hydrogen Hotspots The Hydrogen Imperative Mountains as Hydrogen vaults Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Bucharest – May 16, 2024 – The Earth’s crust generates vast … Read more
Slovenian researchers are developing a new approach to cooling technology that offers a more sustainable way to stay cool in a warming world without relying on harmful refrigerants. The vapor-compression technology used in most fridges and air conditioners is over a century old, relatively inefficient, and harmful to the environment. Although the most damaging refrigerants … Read more
Space agencies and private companies have set a bold target to send humans to the distant red planet, Mars. Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is actively being explored for faster long-distance space travel. This could make crewed missions more feasible and safer. However, this technology comes with its challenges. NTP engines demand materials that can survive extreme … Read more
California-based Figure has announced that it is developing a new high-volume BotQ robot manufacturing facility. Developed in-house by Figure, the new factory is designed solely to produce humanoid robots. According to the company, the facility’s first-generation line will initially be capable of manufacturing up to 12,000 humanoid robots per year, with significant plans to increase … Read more
Scientists at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have achieved a significant milestone in laser-plasma accelerator (LPA) technology. They have generated fast, bright proton beams by using the power of a simple water stream. This breakthrough addresses long-standing challenges and brings LPA technology closer to real-world applications. “These exciting results pave the way for new applications of … Read more
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have created the world’s brightest X-ray source, which has surpassed the intensity of previous sources by twofold. This breakthrough could advance critical fields like fusion energy research. To achieve this milestone, the researchers combined two powerful tools: the National Ignition Facility (NIF) laser and ultra-light metal foams. The … Read more