HEADLINES ARCHIVE
First US nuclear plant to use higher-enriched fuel
Vogtle Unit 2 in Georgia is the first U.S. commercial nuclear reactor authorized to use fuel with over 5% uranium-235 enrichment.
GaAs solar cell offers elevated efficiency
A new synthesis approach lowers production costs and raises the efficiency of these solar cells.
Hand gesture recognition technologies for healthcare and security
Hand gesture recognition technologies have the potential to enhance the naturalness and intuitiveness of human-computer interactions.
6,000 M open face rated coax cable assemblies introduced by BIRNS
New solutions provide extraordinarily high-quality signal transmission and pressure resistance.
Rocks charge ahead for renewable energy storage
The use of landscape gravel as a thermal energy storage medium for intermittent sources of generation like solar and wind is being explored.
Data dashboard drives commercial fleet decarbonization
The online platform was developed to help vehicle designers and fleet operators better understand the range of emerging decarbonization options.
Aluminum-ion batteries: Are they the post-lithium power option?
The aluminum-ion battery is poised to supplant lithium-ion technology because of its potential to change the way energy is stored.
Fast charging battery broadens EV range
Fast charging and extended range are in store for electric vehicles (EVs) with new lithium-silicon battery cells developed by Ionblox.
Cargo ship to cruise with WindWings
These solid wing sails offer up to a 30% average fuel reduction for bulk carriers, tankers and other large shipping vessels on global routes by combining wind propulsion with route optimization.
Forecasting North America’s renewable energy future
The U.S. and Canada are projected to invest $12 trillion on grid capacity and renewables by 2050.
Action needed to tackle clean energy transition gridlock
Action is needed to improve and expand the world’s electricity grids to address climate change and ensure reliable supplies of electricity.
US Boiler Company introduces the Ambient Electric Boiler
The ultra-compact, wall-hung boiler is designed for residential customers looking to modernize and electrify their hydronic heating systems.
College teams compete in the Solar Decathlon
The 105 Solar Decathlon 2024 Design Challenge teams represent 93 collegiate institutions from 29 states and 18 countries.
Flexibility of combined heat and power plants
These state-of-the-art facilities are very energy efficient and environmentally friendly since they not only create power but also utilize waste heat.
This tape lengthens battery life
Use of this tape in lithium-ion batteries could slow battery degradation and reduce the amount of self-discharge in electronic devices.
Going Nuclear (December 3-9)
New technologies are emerging that aim to make nuclear power more economical, safer and less contaminating, and overall a larger part of the energy mix forecast.
A liquid approach to leveraging low-level winds
The technique enables harvesting low-speed wind energy by use of anchored ionic droplets.
Preventing failures in offshore wind power cable installations
A new code of practice is intended to improve installation of underwater power cables in offshore wind systems.
New strategy streamlines car battery recycling
The electric vehicle battery cathode recycling process is less energy-intensive and uses less hazardous chemicals than current methods.
Wastewater bacteria bioengineered to produce power
The potential for bacteria to generate electricity becomes more powerful with a bioengineering advance applied to Escherichia coli.