World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Reactor Completed, but Operation Delayed Until 2039

The assembly of the world’s largest fusion reactor, part of the International Fusion Energy Project (ITER), has been completed. However, it won’t be operational until 2039, according to project scientists. … Read More

Declining Costs of Batteries and Fuel Cells to Drive Electrification of Heavy-Duty Vehicles

The electrification of road vehicles, predominantly focused on cars, is poised to extend to heavy-duty trucks and vehicles used for transporting goods. This transition has been hindered by the technical … Read More

Revolutionizing Lithium Extraction: A Breakthrough Carbon Nitride Membrane

In a significant breakthrough for lithium extraction, researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), along with collaborators, have developed a crystalline carbon nitride membrane that promises … Read More

Revolutionizing Energy: Ultra-Thin Solar Cells Powering Autonomous Drones

Ultra-thin, flexible solar cells are showcasing their potential in powering commercial quadcopter drones, highlighting the significance of autonomous energy systems in both terrestrial and space environments. Traditional energy solutions face … Read More

California Startup Tackles Concrete’s Climate Impact with Innovative Cement Technology

The manufacture of cement poses a significant threat to the climate, contributing substantially to climate change as buildings and infrastructure rely heavily on concrete. This challenge is exacerbated as global … Read More

Tohoku University Breakthrough: Unveiling Disorderly Rocksalt Oxides as Cathodes for Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries

Tohoku University researchers have achieved a significant milestone in battery technology by introducing an innovative cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). This breakthrough material allows for efficient charging and … Read More

NUS Researchers Develop World-Record Efficiency Triple-Junction Tandem Solar Cells

Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have introduced a groundbreaking triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell with a certified world-record power conversion efficiency of 27.1% over a 1 sq … Read More

Turning Waste into Gold: Scientists’ Breakthrough Method for Recovering Gold from Electronic Waste Using Food Industry Byproduct

In a modern-day alchemical feat, Professor Raffaele Mezzenga and his team from ETH Zurich have devised a groundbreaking method to recover gold from electronic waste using a byproduct of the … Read More