Lithium Metal Battery Includes Built-in Fire Suppressant
A new lithium metal battery prototype has been developed with a built-in fire suppression mechanism, addressing one of the biggest safety concerns facing high-energy...
SpaceX Partners with LG to Supply Batteries for Starship
In order to enhance the performance of its ambitious Starship rocket, SpaceX has reportedly signed a deal with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution to...
Novel Fire Mitigation Method for Damaged Electric Vehicles
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, safety concerns related to their lithium-ion batteries have emerged, especially following accidents or damage. In response, researchers...
Mini Flow Battery Could Accelerate the Development of Sustainable Energy Storage
A new breakthrough from researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) could transform energy storage technology. The development of a miniature flow battery...
This Wearable Device Converts Body Heat to Electricity
Researchers at the University of Washington have unveiled a groundbreaking wearable device capable of converting body heat into electricity. This innovative prototype not only...
A Spoonful of Sugar and B2: A New Approach to Batteries
A newly developed battery technology uses riboflavin (vitamin B2) and glucose to generate electricity, offering a safe, low-cost alternative to conventional metal-based energy storage...
Innovative Process Enhances Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Performance
A new production process developed by German researchers promises to significantly improve the safety and energy efficiency of lithium-ion batteries, which are crucial for...
Scientists Develop High-Performance Supercapacitor with Potential to Replace Conventional Batteries
A research breakthrough from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) may bring the energy storage industry one step closer to replacing conventional...
New Sodium-Ion EV Batteries Promise Breakthroughs in Extreme Weather Performance
At the World Young Scientists Summit, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), China’s largest battery manufacturer, unveiled a groundbreaking advance in energy storage. The...
Next-Gen Battery Targets the Needs of Laser-Based Weapons
As high-power lasers move from experimental concepts to practical counter-drone tools, one technical bottleneck continues to slow progress: power. Directed-energy systems require fast, intense...
Self-Charging Humanoids Step in for Border Duty
Border checkpoints are under increasing pressure to manage rising traveller volumes, evolving security demands, and labor-intensive inspection routines. Many of these sites operate around...
AI Technology Speeds Up Hydrogen Fuel Cell Diagnosis
A groundbreaking development from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has revolutionized the analysis of carbon fiber paper, a vital component in hydrogen...
Powering Drones From the Ground—While They Fly
Drone operations are often limited by one key factor: endurance. Even advanced platforms must return to base for recharging or battery replacement, creating gaps...
New Aluminum-Ion Battery Offers Promising Solution for Renewable Energy
A breakthrough in battery technology could provide a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the growing demand for reliable energy storage in renewable energy systems....
New Research Tackles Performance Challenges in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion technology, offering significant advantages such as higher energy densities and the use...
New Impact-Responsive Electrolyte Aims to Prevent Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
A recent development in battery safety could significantly reduce the risk of fires in lithium-ion cells—without requiring a redesign of existing battery production methods....
A New Kind of Stealth: Using Radar Energy Instead of Batteries
Modern military and civilian systems face a growing power and connectivity problem. Sensors, communications, and autonomous platforms all demand more energy, yet batteries add...
New System Uses Lasers to Power Drones Mid-Flight
Drones today are limited by a simple constraint: batteries. No matter how advanced the airframe or onboard sensors are, endurance remains capped by how...
Researchers Develop Stretchy, Self-Healing Lithium-Ion Battery for Future Wearables
Researchers at China's Jilin University in have made a groundbreaking advancement in lithium-ion battery technology by developing a stretchy, self-healing battery capable of expanding...
New Research Sheds Light on Why Batteries Lose Capacity Over Time
A team of international researchers, led by Michael F. Toney, a Chemical and Biological Engineering professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, has made...
Ultrasound Technology Offers Promising New Tool for Battery Safety Testing
As battery-powered devices become increasingly common—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and scooters—concerns over battery safety are mounting. A recent wave of high-profile...
The Engineering Secret That Keeps Subs Under the Radar
At first glance, diesel submarines seem to defy basic physics. Diesel engines require oxygen for combustion, yet these vessels spend much of their time...














































