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Scientists figured out how to shrink huge ultrafast lasers so they fit on a tiny chip — the 'holy grail' of the fieldScientists have managed to get ultrafast lasers running on tiny chips, paving the way for miniature-but-powerful diagnostic devices.
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New device could make processors run 1,000 times faster without additional waste heat — scientists say it could reduce data center energy demandsA new device could allow computer processors to operate significantly faster, without generating waste heat.
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It's illegal to repair most of our devices. There's a surprising reason for that.Opinion If your phone breaks, it's impossible to fix it yourself. The reason for that lies with a set of laws that emerged decades ago.
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China installs world's largest floating wind turbine in deep water test — it generates enough energy to power 4,200 homes annuallyThree Gorges Pilot, a 16-megawatt floating offshore wind turbine, marks a major step for deep-water renewable energy and the future of floating wind farms.
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New water battery could last until the 24th century — and it can be safely discarded in the environmentWith no toxic elements to dispose of, the new aqueous battery design could dramatically improve the safety and longevity of battery energy-storage systems.
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Quantum battery charges in a quadrillionth of a second with a laser — larger prototypes could last for years after charging for just a minuteQuantum batteries can be charged remotely and could allow for far better energy density than conventional batteries used in devices today.
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We went to Finland to hear about the new 'sand battery' that will turn stored renewable energy back into power for the electrical gridEngineers are testing a new "sand battery" that could power industries and communities using stored renewable energy.
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China launches world first 'megawatt-class wind power airship'A pioneering energy-generating device utilizes reliable wind speeds at an altitude of 6,500 feet (2,000 meters).
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Days numbered for 'risky' lithium-ion batteries, scientists say, after fast-charging breakthrough in sodium-ion alternativeAn innovative approach to battery materials could bring sodium-ion energy density and charging speeds far closer to those of lithium-ion, scientists say.
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