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MIT engineers have introduced a fast and sustainable approach to hydrogen fuel production using aluminum, saltwater, and…

MIT engineers have introduced a fast and sustainable approach to hydrogen fuel production using aluminum, saltwater, and coffee grounds.

Researchers develop two recycling techniques to recover valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries.

Researchers develop two recycling techniques to recover valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries.

Research and investment are pushing nuclear fusion toward becoming a viable energy source in the next decade.

Research and investment are pushing nuclear fusion toward becoming a viable energy source in the next decade.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is creating algorithms to make electromagnetic transient analysis simulation software…

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is creating algorithms to make electromagnetic transient analysis simulation software viable for managing utility…

Researchers are exploring methods to generate, store, and utilize hydrogen for a low-carbon economy.

Researchers are exploring methods to generate, store, and utilize hydrogen for a low-carbon economy.

Two developments have shown that vehicle-to-grid technology can supply power during blackouts. 

Two developments have shown that vehicle-to-grid technology can supply power during blackouts. 

Transitioning to electrification will have profound effects on U.S. auto industry employment.

Transitioning to electrification will have profound effects on U.S. auto industry employment.

Researchers have developed a method to extract lithium using carbon nitride membranes that mimic natural ion channels. 

Researchers have developed a method to extract lithium using carbon nitride membranes that mimic natural ion channels. 

Researchers worldwide are exploring methods in sustainable batteries and renewable energy technologies.

Researchers worldwide are exploring methods in sustainable batteries and renewable energy technologies.

South Korean researchers have designed a sodium-air battery that could lead to safer, more efficient, and less expensive…

South Korean researchers have designed a sodium-air battery that could lead to safer, more efficient, and less expensive electric vehicles.

Liquid nitrogen has several advantages as a vehicle fuel. Can it match the power of hydrogen?

Liquid nitrogen has several advantages as a vehicle fuel. Can it match the power of hydrogen?

Researchers claim their water pumps perform better than air pumps.

Researchers claim their water pumps perform better than air pumps.

Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.

Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges…

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges and alternatives.

MIT research shows how combining carbon black, water, and cement can create supercapacitors that can transform renewable…

MIT research shows how combining carbon black, water, and cement can create supercapacitors that can transform renewable energy storage. 

Iron-based cathodes can provide greater energy density at a lower price than the current leading cathode materials in EV…

Iron-based cathodes can provide greater energy density at a lower price than the current leading cathode materials in EV batteries.

Researchers used machine learning algorithms to enhance energy efficiency in solar grid integration.

Researchers used machine learning algorithms to enhance energy efficiency in solar grid integration.

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines…

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines the possible benefits.

Growing the technology will create job opportunities across research, construction, operations, policy, supply chain,…

Growing the technology will create job opportunities across research, construction, operations, policy, supply chain, education, and waste…