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Traditional batteries typically power today’s wearables, but they have challenges, including short battery life and rigidness. Challenges are also found with using wireless power, given its limited range and lack of portability.…

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Battery manufacturer Northvolt manufactures a sodium-ion battery that is competitive with traditional chemistries. The company claims its battery is safer, cheaper, and more sustainable than most batteries on the market containing nickel…

A "generic Air-gen effect" says that nearly any material can be engineered with nanopores to harvest cost-effective, scalable, interruption-free electricity. A team of engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently…

Ever been called a couch potato? Now you have a comeback: “I’m busy creating energy!” A wearable device turns the touch of a finger into a source of power for small electronics and sensors. Engineers at the UC San Diego developed a thin,…

A new device to help homeowners cut electricity bills could also provide more efficient and safer cooling options for companies and vehicles. Purdue University researchers developed their device to decrease energy consumption of the…

Picture a device that harnesses the power of natural protein to create electricity from moisture in the air. That's what scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed, and they say it could have significant…

Heatstroke starts to occur in humans when their body temperature reaches 104°F or higher and emergency treatment is required to avoid brain, heart, kidney, and muscle damage. Without treatment, there can be serious complications or death.…

Toyoda Gosei will exhibit its newest innovation at CES 2020 in Las Vegas next week. The company will show off a novel material called e-Rubber, a next-generation rubber that moves with electricity. e-Rubber can function both as a soft,…

Automakers are anxious to see results from their thermoelectricity research, as 60% of fuel efficiency is lost due to waste heat. While the energy from waste heat generated from cars and computers can be captured and turned into…