Too Hot to Handle? Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Tames Scorching Plasma Inside Tokamaks At a time when fusion experiments are taking place at a number of countries across the globe, the quest for harnessing the power of nuclear fusion as a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source seems more promising than ever. One of the […]
70-year-old nuclear fusion problem solved; can help tokamaks stop escaping electrons
Revolutionizing Nuclear Fusion: How Scientists Solved a 70-Year-Old Problem Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Type One have recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the realm of nuclear fusion. For over seven decades, researchers have grappled with the challenge of preventing tokamaks, the devices designed to harness fusion […]
China seeks to outpace US by fast-tracking nuclear reactor with 5x energy output
China’s Race to Dominate the Nuclear Fusion Industry with the BEST Reactor In the realm of nuclear technology, China is making bold strides towards outpacing the United States with its cutting-edge Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST) nuclear fusion reactor. Located in Hefei, the BEST reactor aims to revolutionize the energy sector by fast-tracking nuclear […]
Shocking twist: Electricity-making bacteria may power clean energy breakthroughs
Shocking Twist: Electricity-Making Bacteria May Power Clean Energy Breakthroughs In the ever-evolving landscape of renewable energy, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the way we generate electricity. It turns out that some bacteria have the remarkable ability to breathe by producing electricity as a byproduct. This natural process involves the organisms pushing […]
Cheap, scalable hydrogen fuel production possible with surface reconstruction strategy
Cheap, Scalable Hydrogen Fuel Production Possible with Surface Reconstruction Strategy Scientists have demonstrated that a surface reconstruction strategy can enable affordable hydrogen fuel production. The innovative approach involves restructuring the surface of a catalyst to enhance its efficiency in splitting water molecules and producing hydrogen gas. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the clean […]
China’s firm unveils massive 2MW mobile battery truck that can power 400 homes
China’s Sunwoda Unveils Massive 2MW Mobile Battery Truck Revolutionizing Power Solutions China-based Sunwoda Electronic Company Limited (Sunwoda) has unveiled an extensive mobile battery system. Called the 2MW mobile battery truck, this innovation is set to revolutionize power solutions by providing enough energy to power up to 400 homes. With the increasing demand for sustainable and […]
Synthetic molecule’s inclusion in perovskite solar cells can give power to thousands of homes
Synthetic Molecule’s Inclusion in Perovskite Solar Cells Can Give Power to Thousands of Homes Scientists have demonstrated that the inclusion of a synthetic molecule in perovskite solar cells boosts their efficiency and longevity, potentially revolutionizing the renewable energy sector. This breakthrough could pave the way for widespread adoption of solar power as a viable alternative […]
The AI revolution: ending droughts, one algorithm at a time
The AI revolution: ending droughts, one algorithm at a time In our latest episode of Lexicon, we sat down with Adetunji (Joseph) Ayoade, an award-winning data scientist and AI expert who is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to combat droughts in vulnerable regions around the world. Ayoade’s groundbreaking work is not only transforming the […]
German energy giant backs UK startup’s affordable polymer-based battery to power homes
German Energy Giant Backs UK Startup’s Affordable Polymer-Based Battery to Power Homes E.ON, a leading energy provider, has joined forces with Cambridge-based Superdielectrics in a collaboration to revolutionize home energy storage. The partnership aims to bring forth a groundbreaking polymer-based battery technology that could potentially change the landscape of residential energy consumption. Superdielectrics, a UK […]
US chemists find hidden energy barrier in water splitting for hydrogen fuel production
US Chemists Find Hidden Energy Barrier in Water Splitting for Hydrogen Fuel Production Water splitting has long been hailed as a promising path to clean hydrogen fuel. But recent research by a team of US chemists has uncovered a hidden energy barrier that could revolutionize the way we approach this process. Hydrogen fuel has been […]