Mar. 5, 2024 Scientists are embracing imperfection, using less-than-ideal magnetic fields to make the plasma more ...
Mar. 4, 2024 Scientists have developed a novel triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell that can achieve a certified world-record power conversion efficiency of 27.1 per cent across a solar energy ...
Mar. 4, 2024 Scientists have put forth a new approach to protect the electric grid, creating a tool that sorts and prioritizes cyber threats on the ...
Mar. 4, 2024 Researchers have developed a new way to control and manipulate optical signals by embedding a liquid crystal layer into waveguides created with direct laser writing. The new devices enable ...
Mar. 4, 2024 A comprehensive study of high-temperature superconducting magnets confirms they meet requirements for an economic, compact fusion power ...
Mar. 1, 2024 Lithium-ion batteries employ binders that encounter challenges such as poor conductivity and expansion during charging. In a recent study, scientists have developed a high-performing binder using ...
Mar. 1, 2024 Taking flight can be stressful -- especially for a lithium-ion battery that powers a drone. Too much strain on these cells causes damage and shortens a device's overall lifespan. Research shows ...
Mar. 1, 2024 Large scale-power outages caused by tropical cyclones can be prevented almost entirely if a small but critical set of power lines is protected against storm damages, a new study finds. Scientists ...
Feb. 29, 2024 Perovskite solar cells are considered the strongest contender to replace silicon solar cells. While they achieve high power conversion energy, they also suffer from lead leakage and perovskite ...
Feb. 29, 2024 Recycling facilities collect glass and mercury from thrown away fluorescent bulbs, but discarded lighting could also supply rare-earth metals for reuse. The 17 metals referred to as rare earths ...
Feb. 29, 2024 A team of researchers has revealed ways to optimize efficiency and better control degradation, by engineering the nanoscale structure of perovskite ...
Feb. 28, 2024 A reusable vest that can map the electric impulses of the heart in fine detail could detect abnormalities from a potentially fatal heart disease much earlier than is currently possible, a new study ...
Feb. 27, 2024 The simplest possible molecule H2+ was one of the very first molecules to form in the cosmos. This makes it significant for astrophysics, but also an important object of research for fundamental ...
Feb. 27, 2024 Solar energy is one of the most promising, widely adopted renewable energy sources, but the solar cells that convert light into electricity remains a challenge. Scientists have turned to the ...
Feb. 27, 2024 In a new study, a team sterilized a hydroponic nutrient solution using low-temperature plasma generated from electricity and the oxygen in the atmosphere. This new sterilization technique may allow ...
Feb. 26, 2024 Scientists have designed the first synthetic protein-based motor which harnesses biological reactions to fuel and propel itself. 'Imagine if a Roomba could be powered only by the dirt it picks ...
Feb. 26, 2024 To become carbon neutral by 2060, China will have to build eight to 10 times more wind and solar power installations than existed in 2022, according to a new study. Reaching carbon neutrality will ...
Feb. 26, 2024 A new record for electrical energy generation from CIGS solar cells has been reached. Scientists have achieved a 23.64 percent ...
Feb. 23, 2024 Downscaling of electronic devices, such as transistors, has reached a plateau, posing challenges for semiconductor fabrication. However, a research team led by materials scientists recently ...
Feb. 22, 2024 Researchers used ultrathin van der Waals materials to create an electron magnet that can be switched at room temperature. This type of magnet could be used to build magnetic processors or memories ...