A Breakthrough in EV Technology: Simple Imaging Tool to Double Lithium Battery Range and Lifespan A new, simple method has been designed to measure lithium metal batteries’ performance accurately. This innovative imaging tool could potentially revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) industry by doubling the range of lithium batteries and significantly extending their lifespan. The traditional […]
Recycled glass gives solar panels high-performance, makes them work like new
Recycled Glass Gives Solar Panels High-Performance, Making Them Work Like New A new study by solar recycling firm SOLARCYCLE and Arizona State University (ASU) has confirmed what many in the renewable energy industry have long suspected: recycled glass can significantly enhance the performance of solar panels, effectively rejuvenating them to work like new. This groundbreaking […]
US Navy tests stealthy hydrogen tech that delivers power without giving up position
US Navy Tests Stealthy Hydrogen Tech That Delivers Power Without Giving Up Position A hydrogen device that delivers more energy per weight than batteries has been prototyped by the US Navy, marking a significant advancement in military technology. This innovative technology allows the Navy to power various equipment while remaining undetected, providing a tactical advantage […]
Nuclear-powered cooling tech drives Sam Altman-backed Oklo’s AI efficiency push
Nuclear-Powered Cooling Tech Drives Sam Altman-Backed Oklo’s AI Efficiency Push Oklo, a renowned nuclear technology company, has recently made headlines by partnering with Vertiv, a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) systems through the utilization of cutting-edge nuclear-powered cooling technology. In the fast-paced world […]
KAUST tool predicts optimal solvent to unlock 20× power in organic thermoelectric
Unlocking the Power: KAUST Tool Predicts Optimal Solvent to Boost Organic Thermoelectric Efficiency Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have unveiled a data-driven method for predicting the optimal solvent to enhance the efficiency of organic thermoelectric materials. This groundbreaking tool has the potential to unlock up to 20 times more power […]
Surging AI use drives utility upgrades
Surging AI Use Drives Utility Upgrades AI and data center growth are pressuring US power grids like never before. As the demand for artificial intelligence continues to rise across various industries, the strain on the existing utility infrastructure is becoming increasingly evident. This surge in AI use has prompted utility companies to reevaluate and upgrade […]
Physics breakthrough: 174-year-old Thomson effect theory proven in real experiment
Physics Breakthrough: Thomson Effect Theory Proven in Real Experiment Researchers in Japan observed the transverse Thomson effect for the very first time, a thermoelectric phenomenon predicted by Lord Kelvin in 1843. This groundbreaking discovery marks a significant milestone in the field of physics, validating a theory that has remained unproven for 174 years. The experiment, […]
Second life supercharge: US firms transform used EV batteries to satiate AI power hunger
Second Life Supercharge: US Firms Transform Used EV Batteries to Satiate AI Power Hunger General Motors and Redwood Materials have launched a new partnership to repurpose used electric vehicle (EV) batteries, a move that could revolutionize the way we think about sustainability and energy efficiency in the tech industry. As the demand for electric vehicles […]
Elephant ear-inspired cement could help buildings stay cooler and save energy
Elephant Ear-Inspired Cement: A Cool Innovation in Building Materials Researchers at Drexel University have developed a novel building material that could revolutionize the way buildings are constructed and how energy is conserved. Inspired by the unique cooling mechanisms of elephant ears, this innovative cement has the potential to help buildings stay cooler, reduce energy consumption, […]
Pancaked water drops help Europe’s fastest supercomputer hit 60 billion ops per watt
Pancaked Water Drops Help Europe’s Fastest Supercomputer Hit 60 Billion Ops per Watt JUPITER, housed in Germany at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC), became the fourth fastest supercomputer in Europe and the fastest in the region in terms of energy efficiency. The remarkable achievement was made possible through an innovative cooling system that involves pancaked […]