Hidden risks in AI data centers spark new battery safety research
As lithium-ion systems scale up globally, Waterloo researchers are investigating fire hazards and solutions to protect critical infrastructure.
Jul 23, 2026
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US eyes offshore nuclear reactors
The United States on Wednesday announced it had created a "clear framework" for the eventual deployment of offshore nuclear reactors as part of the Trump administration's push to drastically ramp up atomic energy output.
Jul 23, 2026
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Machine learning accelerates search for longer-lasting materials for solar cells
Perovskite solar cells have gained considerable momentum in the search for cheaper, more efficient solar energy. However, the materials degrade over time, limiting their widespread commercial use. To overcome one of the biggest ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Elephant-inspired cement tiles cool buildings without electricity
Inspired by the cracked, water-trapping skin of elephants, Penn researchers have developed a low-cost cement tile that cools buildings by capturing and slowly evaporating water—turning a structural flaw into a climate solution.
Jul 22, 2026
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Tracking a flight path to a green aviation future
Aviation is one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions, generating around 14% of transport emissions—second only to road transport. It is also one of the world's hardest-to-decarbonize industries. Unlike ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Soon, there will be so much electricity you might be paid to use it
Imagine a perfect summer weekend day: a cloudless blue sky with a gentle breeze. Solar panels are at full capacity, wind turbines are turning offshore—and many people are out and about in gardens or parks. Electricity supply ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Dutch students unveil 'world-first' solar-powered ambulance
A Dutch student team on Tuesday unveiled what it believes to be the world's first solar-powered ambulance, which it hopes can bring much-needed medical care to the remotest parts of the globe.
Jul 21, 2026
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Green hydrogen with PEC electrolyzers: New insights into transport processes
One method of storing solar energy is to use PEC electrolyzers to produce hydrogen. However, scaling up this technology remains challenging. Now, a team at the HZB Institute for Solar Fuels has used 2D fluorescence imaging ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Optimized concrete slabs cut material use without weakening floors
Researchers at TU Wien are working with technology partners to develop a digital manufacturing process for topology-optimized reinforced concrete slabs that significantly reduce material use and carbon footprints.
Jul 21, 2026
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There are already 16,000 satellites in Earth's orbit: How will we manage the next 100,000?
Earth's orbit is getting crowded. About 16,000 satellites currently circle our planet, supporting everything from GPS navigation and weather forecasting to banking, emergency services and internet communications.
Jul 21, 2026
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