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OSU Invents “World’s First Solar Battery” to Run on Light and Air
Is it a solar cell? Or a rechargeable battery?
Actually, the patent-pending device is both. The inventors at Ohio State University call it the world’s first...
A New Battery That’s Cheap, Clean, Rechargeable, and Organic
Scientists at USC have developed a water-based organic battery that is long-lasting and built from cheap, eco-friendly components -- no metals or toxic materials.
The...
Korean Battery Charges Electric Vehicles 1000 Times Faster
A fast charging electric car battery is now a reality, thanks to two different research teams in Korea and an advanced material called graphene.
The...
Sugar Battery May Offer Green-powered Gadgets Within 3 Years
A Virginia Tech research team has created a battery that runs on sugar and has an unmatched energy density for long-lasting power. The development...
This Battery Could Charge a Mobile Phone in One Second
Smart phones are more sophisticated than ever, yet the batteries that power them have remained relatively archaic – until now. Scientists at the University...
Plant Root Used to Create Eco-friendly Lithium-ion Battery
Researchers have found an eco-friendly alternative to the metal ores currently favored in the electrodes of lithium-ion batteries.
The new non-toxic and sustainable battery uses...
Battery Can Charge Itself With Only a Squeeze
A small round lithium-ion battery has been hacked to charge itself when it is flexed or compressed, a breakthrough that could lead to a...
IBM Creates Advanced Car Battery That ‘Breathes’
IBM and partners are working on solving one of the biggest barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption: limited battery range. Under its Battery 500...
New EV Battery Technology Could Lower the Price of a Volt to $20K
A California company says it has built a better battery that could make electric vehicles more efficient and much more affordable. Envia Systems, a...
Sony’s Bio Battery Turns Waste Paper into Electricity
Sony has unveiled a paper-powered battery prototype in Japan. The technology generates electricity by turning shredded paper into sugar which in turn is used...
Inventing a Second Life for the Spent Electric Car Battery
Scientists are expecting big breakthroughs in battery technology over the next five years that will increase the range of electric cars while reducing their...
US Government, 14 Firms Team up on Lithium Battery
Aiming to mass-produce a lithium battery for vehicles, 14 U.S. companies with expertise in batteries and advanced materials have formed an alliance with a...
Hydrogen-Powered Car Fueled by Sewage Attempting to Break Land Speed Records
A hydrogen-powered car fueled by sewage and manufactured with various recycled materials may soon attempt to break several land speed records.
The car was built...
These Bird Feeders Have Onboard Cameras That Deliver Close-Ups and Live Streaming of Feathered Friends
For every bird-lover out there, these "smart" feeders are bringing the popular hobby into the 21st century, allowing you to watch your feathered friends...
This Hurricane-Proof Florida Development Easily Endured Helene, Ian, and Idalia–Proving Climate Designs Work
First Ian, then Idalia, now Helene—a special housing development in Florida has withstood them all.
Without any doubt, the neighborhood at Hunter Point in Cortez...
New Carbon Fiber Batteries Could Form the Actual Framework of Cars and Airplanes
Cars and planes could soon be built from the world’s strongest batteries, thanks to a ground-breaking innovation from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden.
Researchers...
This Sleek New L.A. Commuter Train Is Pollution-Free
In Los Angeles County, a new, low-emissions commuter train is helping combat local and global smog by powering itself with hydrogen fuel cells.
Liquid or...
How to Cash-in on Rebates From the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, if You Make Your Home More Green and Efficient
Reprinted via EarthTalk®, From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine
How can homeowners make their homes greener and more efficient to cash in...
Good News in History, August 26
233 years ago today, John Fitch was granted a US patent for a boat propelled by steam power which used mechanical paddles to propel...
Rare Ocelot Caught on Camera in Arizona, the First Sighting in the Area for 50 Years
From Arizona comes the story of a remarkable animal sighting: an ocelot, one of the world's most well-known small wildcat species.
Mostly native to South...