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Organic solar cells degrade quickly, but a solid additive could help them last longer
Solar power continues to grow—accounting for most new capacity added to U.S. electric grids in 2024—but the mid-1950s technology most often used to capture the sun's energy comes with environmental costs.
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Energy-saving 5G features could cut carbon emissions across the UK economy
An optimal combination of energy-efficient 5G network features—including AI systems that let mobile mast and antenna base stations go into sleep mode when usage is low, and phones that avoid unnecessary background network ...
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Organic molecule stores solar energy for years, then releases it as heat on demand
When the sun goes down, solar panels stop working. This is the fundamental hurdle of renewable energy: how to save the sun's power for a rainy day—or a cold night. Chemists at UC Santa Barbara have developed a solution ...
Feb 13, 2026
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Redesigned electrolyte helps lithium-metal batteries safely reach full charge in 15 minutes
Lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) are rechargeable batteries that contain an anode (i.e., the electrode through which current flows and a loss of electrons occurs) made of lithium metal. Compared to conventional lithium-ion ...
Lithium alternatives? Calcium-ion batteries show strong 1,000-cycle performance in new test
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have achieved a breakthrough in calcium-ion battery (CIB) technology, which could transform energy storage solutions in everyday life. Utilizing quasi-solid-state ...
Feb 13, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Energy-hungry AI and air conditioning risk wiping out climate gains made by renewables
The rapid expansion of renewable energy is being used to meet rising electricity demands rather than displacing fossil fuels, according to new research by the University of Sussex. Energy-hungry artificial intelligence data ...
Feb 13, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
AI-powered digital twin enables real-time energy evaluation for smart buildings
In the context of global decarbonization, reducing energy consumption in the building sector is an urgent issue. Researchers have developed a next-generation building energy evaluation model that combines rule-based symbolic ...
Feb 13, 2026
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Engineering
A microfluidic chip monitors gases using integrated, motionless pumps
A new microscale gas chromatography system integrates all fluidic components into a single chip for the first time. The design leverages three Knudsen pumps that move gas molecules using heat differentials to eliminate the ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Engineering
A key barrier in protonic ceramics may be fading, and hydrogen tech could benefit
A newly developed ceramic material shows record-high proton conductivity at intermediate temperatures while remaining chemically stable, report researchers from Japan. Efficient hydrogen-to-electricity conversion is critical ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Engineering
Power in motion: Transforming ocean wave energy harvesting with gyroscopes
Ocean waves are one of the most abundant and predictable renewable energy sources on the planet, yet efficiently harnessing their power remains a major challenge. Traditional devices typically operate efficiently only within ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Turning down the heat: Researcher identifies better way to remove heat from AI data centers
A University of Houston professor has taken on the global challenge of reducing the staggering amount of heat generated in artificial intelligence data centers. Hadi Ghasemi, J. Willard Gibbs Distinguished Professor of Mechanical ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Business
Unlocking the full potential of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries
As the world is moving toward more sustainable energy solutions, the emergence of next-generation batteries is a crucial and indispensable milestone. One such next-generation battery is the lithium-ion battery (LIB), which ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Next-generation batteries could redefine the future of energy storage
Drawing on an extensive survey of emerging battery chemistries and design innovations, researchers at the University of Sharjah are pointing to transformative technologies poised to meet the escalating energy demands of an ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
France bets on nuclear power to phase out fossil fuels
France's government on Thursday presented an energy plan to use less imported fossil fuels, including by ramping up nuclear-fueled power production over the next decade.
Feb 12, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Supercomputer provides high-fidelity insights into turbine aerothermal performance
In a long-running collaboration with GE Aerospace, researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia have been steadily working to improve the performance of high-pressure turbine (HPT) engines through computer simulations ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Engineering
Betting on floating ports: Researchers test technology for faster construction
Building a port on land takes time. On water, the job can be done quickly. Hagbart Skage Alsos and his research colleagues at SINTEF are investigating how to build floating ports. Ports in Northern Europe are full. Offshore ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Engineering
Water-based electrolyte helps create safer and long-lasting Zn-Mn batteries
Many countries worldwide are increasingly investing in new infrastructure that enables the production of electricity from renewable energy sources, particularly wind and sunlight. To make the best of these energy solutions, ...
Engineering
Building batteries that don't break in the cold
Extreme winter weather can strain power systems, stall electric vehicles and leave backup batteries unable to deliver energy when it is most needed. Researchers at Texas A&M University have now developed a battery design ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Q&A: Could light-powered computers reduce AI's energy use?
A key problem facing artificial intelligence (AI) development is the vast amount of energy the technology requires, with some experts projecting AI datacenters to be responsible for over 13% of global electricity usage by ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Dimethyl ether production process could significantly advance the hydrogen economy
To ensure energy security and achieve its climate protection goals, Germany will import large quantities of hydrogen in the future. Dimethyl ether (DME) is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, efficient, and economically ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
New white paper examines opportunities in advanced geothermal energy
The Division of Energy in conjunction with the Gutierrez Energy Management Institute (GEMI) at the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston has released a new white paper, "Advanced Geothermal: Opportunities ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Next-gen AI delivers accurate battery diagnostics and explosion risk assessments
As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS) continues to grow, batteries in various configurations are entering the market to achieve desired voltage and capacity characteristics. However, current ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Scalable platform, MODAQ 2, offers marine energy developers the data they need
Waves hold enough energy to meet about 60% of U.S. electricity demand. We cannot harness the power of every wave, but if we can capture even some, that energy could help power coastal communities and ocean industries and ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
A forgotten battery design from Thomas Edison—how scientists helped reimagine it
A little-known fact: In the year 1900, electric cars outnumbered gas-powered ones on the American road. The lead-acid auto battery of the time, courtesy of Thomas Edison, was expensive and had a range of only about 30 miles. ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Business
Scaling-up global solar panel manufacturing sustainably
As solar energy rapidly expands to meet urgent climate targets and increasing demand for electricity, the key challenge is to ensure that this transition is not just scalable but sustainable. Pioneering research led by Northumbria ...
Feb 10, 2026
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