AI Chatbot Reasoning Increases Carbon Emissions: The Environmental Impact of Complex AI Queries In the increasingly digital landscape of today, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have become ubiquitous, revolutionizing the way we interact with machines and the world around us. One particular application of AI that has gained significant traction in recent years is the use […]
Surprise tin oxide layer helps extend zinc battery life in chip research twist
Surprise Tin Oxide Layer Helps Extend Zinc Battery Life in Chip Research Twist An accidental twist in semiconductor research has led to a breakthrough that could fix a common issue in zinc batteries. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania were experimenting with tin oxide as a semiconductor material when they made an unexpected discovery. By […]
Beyond lithium: inside the Goliath battery revolution
Beyond Lithium: Inside the Goliath Battery Revolution In this, our latest episode of Lexicon, we dive deep into the world of solid-state batteries, the driving force behind the Goliath battery revolution. As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage solutions continues to surge, traditional lithium-ion batteries are facing limitations in terms of […]
Jet-sized underwater wind turbine rides ocean currents to generate electricity
Jet-sized underwater wind turbine rides ocean currents to generate electricity Dutch startup Equinox Ocean Turbines has secured new funding to accelerate the development of its innovative jet-sized underwater wind turbine. This groundbreaking technology harnesses the power of ocean currents to generate clean and sustainable electricity. The concept of underwater wind turbines is not entirely new, […]
300 GW: Converting global coal mines into solar farms can power a country like Germany
300 GW: Converting Global Coal Mines into Solar Farms Can Power a Country Like Germany Coal mines could be used to unlock a brighter, cleaner energy future. A new report reveals that repurposing global coal mines into solar farms has the potential to generate a staggering 300 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. This substantial amount of […]
Hungary powers up largest battery energy storage in green transition push
Hungary Powers Up Largest Battery Energy Storage in Green Transition Push Hungary has just switched on its largest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date, stepping up its commitment to a sustainable energy future. The new installation marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards renewable energy sources and reducing its carbon footprint. As […]
Game-changing rust battery to deliver 100-hour backup in California’s grid by 2026
Game-Changing Rust Battery to Deliver 100-Hour Backup in California’s Grid by 2026 California is preparing to test an unconventional battery system that could provide clean power for an unprecedented 100 hours in its grid by the year 2026. This innovative technology involves the use of a “rust” battery, which has the potential to revolutionize the […]
Bill Gates-backed US nuclear energy firm gets Nvidia backing to electrify data centers
Bill Gates-backed US nuclear energy firm gets Nvidia backing to electrify data centers Nvidia has invested in TerraPower, the nuclear reactor company founded by Bill Gates, signaling a groundbreaking partnership that aims to revolutionize the way data centers are powered. This collaboration holds the potential to address the growing energy demands of data processing facilities […]
Breakthrough tech boosts capacity retention in batteries by 7 times; triples runtime
Breakthrough Tech Boosts Capacity Retention in Batteries by 7 Times; Triples Runtime Researchers in South Korea have come up with a cost-effective two-dimensional material that extends the capacity retention in batteries by an astounding seven times while also tripling their runtime. This breakthrough technology has the potential to revolutionize the energy storage industry, paving the […]
New bladeless wind turbine design could safely generate up to 460 watts of power
Revolutionizing Wind Power: The Innovative Bladeless Wind Turbine Design from the University of Glasgow University of Glasgow researchers are working to unlock the potential of bladeless wind power. For years, traditional wind turbines with blades have been the primary source of renewable energy. However, these turbines come with limitations such as noise pollution, bird strikes, […]