New Effort to Harvest Energy in Space Funded by U.S. Office of Naval Research has Scientists Seeking Patent
A potentially breakthrough approach to harvesting energy in space has the scientists behind its discovery so excited they filed a patent.
Energy
Researchers Unlock Fusion Mysteries with Novel Plasma Modeling, Propelling Nuclear Fusion Closer to Reality
Researchers say recent advancements with inertial confinement fusion bring us one step closer to making accessible nuclear fusion a reality.
Scientists Uncover New Way to Generate Green Hydrogen Energy From Water And Sunlight
Japanese researchers have developed an innovative method that utilizes sunlight to split water into green hydrogen fuel, effectively leveraging two of humankind's oldest energy sources while helping combat climate change.
Revolutionary New Device Harnesses Body Motion to Power Electronics
Researchers have developed a new technology that harnesses the power of movement to generate electricity from vibration, charging a laptop or smartphone battery while you're on the go.
Scientists Have Discovered a New Way to Create Superheavy Elements
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory say they have discovered a new way to create superheavy elements.
Experiments Show Harnessing Energy from ‘Superhot’ Rocks Deep Underground is Now Possible
New lab experiments show that it may now be possible to tap into renewable energy from superhot rocks deep underground.
Vertical Farming Can Help “Future-Proof” Food Production and Reduce Energy Usage Say Scientists
New study shows how improved vertical farming techniques that also use fewer resources can help future-proof worldwide food production.
Forget Electronics: Here Come “Orbitronics”
New research into “Orbitronics” can help make electronic devices of the future more environmentally friendly.
Breakthrough “Smart” Window Generates Electricity from Raindrops
This newly invented smart window can reflect incoming heat, defrost itself, and generate electricity from falling raindrops.
In the Era of “Fast Fashion,” New Research Reveals the Environmental Toll of Trendiness
New research reveals that "fast fashion" has a waste problem, and it's outpacing recycling efforts.
Scientists Explore Expanded Wavelength Single-Photon Emitters for the Quantum Internet of the Future
New research explores the possibility of using improved single-photon emitters to power the quantum internet of the future.
First-Ever Grid-Scale Wave Energy Device Funded by the US Department of Energy Installed by the Navy
The world's first-ever grid-scale wave energy harvesting device has been installed on a US Naval Base off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii.
Zero-Emission Fuel Made from Old Soda Cans and Caffeine Could Soon Power Submarines, MIT Engineers Say
MIT engineers have discovered a remarkably simple new solution to the production and distribution of zero-emission fuel.
Energy Scientists Invent Device That Draws Electricity Out of Thin Air
Scientists have invented a novel technology that grabs RF signals out of thin air and converts them directly into usable electrical energy.
Patented ‘Super Battery’ Made from Rocks Could Power Future Electric Vehicles
A patented new form of solid-state battery that researchers are terming a 'super battery' is made out of ordinary rocks.
Photon Energy System Allegedly Generates 60 Times More Power than Solar Panels, May Power an Electric Car without a Battery
The company behind a new Photon Energy System claims its futuristic-looking spheres can generate 60 times more power than solar panels.
Lithium Batteries Could Soon Be Greener, Thanks to This Game-Changing New Process
A new process may soon make lithium batteries, which can hold twice or more the charge of current lithium-ion batteries, more environmentally sound.
Department of Energy Scientists Achieve Fusion Milestone with Promising New Plasma Escape Mechanism
In a fusion energy milestone, researchers have revealed new ways of improving reactor efficiency and longevity while reducing the potential for damage.
Scientists Are Using This Living Organism to Generate Power
Research scientists from Concordia University have designed a cutting-edge fuel cell that uses a living organism to generate power
Tomorrow’s Grid: How Virtual Power Plants Could Revolutionize Urban Energy
Virtual Power Plants could help energy researchers discover viable paths toward a more sustainable future. Here's how.
Discovery of Supercapacitors ‘Missing Link’ Moves Laptops That Charge in 1 Minute Closer to Reality
A breakthrough in the understanding of ion movement within supercapacitors could pave the way for laptops that charge in one minute.
New Fusion Milestone with Tungsten ‘WEST’ Tokamak Sustains Super-Hot Plasma for Record-Breaking Six Minutes
A record-breaking milestone in fusion has been achieved using a device internally clad in tungsten, according to researchers at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Biochar is the Natural Charcoal Product that Could Revolutionize Tomorrow’s Cities
Biochar is emerging as a powerful tool that has the potential to transform urban areas into greener spaces.
Department of Energy Fusion Discovery Could Allow Physicists to Tame Volatile Plasmas
A new strategy toward using fusion to produce electricity combines two methods of managing plasma to allow greater overall flexibility.
Novel Material Capable of 190% Quantum Efficiency Could Revolutionize Solar Power Systems
A potentially revolutionary new material raises the quantum efficiency of solar panels to an unprecedented 190%
‘Blue Energy’ Hack Dramatically Increases Power That Can Be Harvested from Ocean Waves
Scientists find a simple hack to greatly increase the output of blue energy generators that harvest the power of ocean waves.
Innovative New High-Boost DC Power Converter Could be a Game-Changer for Electronics
Researchers report the development of an innovative new concept for a new DC power converter with greater efficiency at lower cost.
“Drinking Bird” Toy Generator Makes Electricity from Evaporating Water
A new device based on the drinking bird toy can generate up to 100 volts of usable electricity from just evaporating water.
Climate Change Is Impacting Solar Panels and Will Cause Them to Degrade Faster
A recent study says climate change may be accelerating the degradation of solar panels, causing them to break down faster.
New Energy World Record Achieved in Final Tritium Experiments at UK’s Massive JET Research Facility
A new energy world record has been achieved by the Joint European Torus (JET), the latest milestone in the field of fusion science.
Southwest Research Institute’s Supercritical CO2 Power Generation Demo Plant Announces Successful Test-Firing
The Southwest Research Institute has announced the first-ever successful test firing of their potentially revolutionary supercritical CO2 power demo pilot plant.
Scientists Build Organic Solar Cells Using Wood for Greener Solar Panels
Researchers have utilized lignin, an organic material derived from wood, to improve the stability and environmental friendliness of organic solar cells.
Cornell Researchers Say New Wind and Solar Power Projects Could Profit from Bitcoin Mining
Researchers say Bitcoin mining, which is often targeted by environmental activists, could actually help new wind and solar power projects.
Engineers Have Turned This Killer Greenhouse Gas into An Efficient Fuel Source
Engineers from MIT and Harvard University have unveiled an innovative process to transform carbon dioxide into formate, a substance that can function as a stable fuel.
Solar Panels Beware: Solar Glass is Here.
In an era where renewable energy is quickly becoming a necessity, innovations such as solar glass are emerging to harness nature's resources efficiently.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Could Soon be Replaced By New Green “Aqueous Rechargeable Batteries”
Aqueous rechargeable batteries are a greener alternative to lithium batteries. A new breakthrough may help make them more readily available.