Electric Insights: Introducing the Grid Event Signature Library
Library of operating data enables analysis of complex electric grids. The Grid Event Signature Library at Oak Ridge National Laboratory offers waveform datasets that help…
Electricity News
Electricity is a fundamental form of energy observable in positive and negative forms that occurs naturally (as in lightning) or is produced (as in generator systems). It is the movement of electrons between atoms. This flow of electrical charge can be harnessed to perform work, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. Electricity is a versatile energy source that can be generated from various resources, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable sources such as wind and solar. It is essential for modern life, powering communications, lighting, heating, and cooling systems, and much more. Electricity’s ability to be easily transformed and transported makes it a cornerstone of modern infrastructure.
Stanford Unveils Game-Changing Liquid Fuel Technology for Grid Energy Storage
Stanford scientists are enhancing liquid fuel storage methods by developing new catalytic systems for isopropanol production to optimize energy retention and release. As California transitions…
From Near Death to High-Tech: Taming the Beast of Electricity
An engineering professor transformed a traumatic childhood experience with electricity into a career dedicated to enhancing electrical safety. He developed a Z-source inverter that responds…
Powering Next-Gen Electronics: Scientists Find High-Performance Alternative to Conventional Ferroelectrics
A study by Rice University identifies a high-performance alternative to traditional ferroelectrics. Lighting a gas grill, getting an ultrasound, using an ultrasonic toothbrush ⎯ these…
860 Volts of Surprise: Uncovering the Strange Genetic Impact of Electric Eels
Electric eels can naturally alter the genetics of nearby organisms, a discovery by Nagoya University researchers that highlights the role of natural electricity in genetic…
Molecular Motion: Powering the Next Wave in Electricity Generation
There is power in numbers when generating electricity from the movement of molecules. Wave energy technology is a proven source of power generation, but there…
EUI Surge Alert: U.S. Urban Buildings Face 110% Jump in Electricity Use
Researchers find that the energy use needed to cool buildings in U.S. cities may increase by 13.8% for each degree of climate warming on average….
Revolutionizing Wireless Power: Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Long-Distance Charging Efficiency
Factoring in radiation loss is essential for efficient long-distance wireless power transmission. Engineers at Aalto University have developed an improved method for long-distance wireless charging….
Jevons’ Paradox: AI Could Use As Much Electricity As Entire Countries
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential to enhance coding speed for programmers, improve safety for drivers, and expedite everyday tasks. However, in a commentary recently…
Physicists Open New Path to an Exotic Form of Superconductivity
Researchers published a new theoretical framework. Physicists have pinpointed a mechanism responsible for the creation of oscillating superconductivity, termed pair-density waves. The findings, which shed…
WATCH: Worms Use Electricity To Jump
In the natural world, small animals frequently latch onto larger beings and “hitch a ride” to conserve energy while traversing great distances. A study recently…
Striking Discovery: Unique Image Reveals How Lightning Rods Work
The high-speed camera captured an image displaying multiple lightning rods attempting to connect to the downward discharge. The two descending branches visible in the image…
Scientists Have Discovered an Enzyme That Converts Air Into Electricity
Australian researchers have discovered an enzyme that can convert air into energy. Australian researchers have uncovered an enzyme capable of transforming air into energy. The…
A Surprising New Method for Converting Light Into Electricity
A team led by Boston College has devised a new quantum sensor method to image and comprehend the source of photocurrent flow in Weyl semimetals….
Scientists Solve an 80-Year-Old Physics Mystery
Contact electrification (CE) was humanity’s earliest and sole source of electricity until about the 18th century, but its real nature remains a mystery. Today, it…
Insects Can Produce As Much Atmospheric Electric Charge as a Thunderstorm Cloud
Researchers measured the electrical fields near swarming honeybees and discovered that insects can produce as much atmospheric electric charge as a thunderstorm cloud. This type…
Electron Whirlpools Seen for the First Time – Fluid Flow Could Enable Next-Generation Electronics
Long predicted but never observed before, this fluid-like electron behavior could be leveraged for efficient low-power next-generation electronics. Water molecules, although being distinct particles, flow…
A Smart Electric Grid Could Save Consumers $50 Billion a Year
Reimagining the United States power grid could save consumers $50 billion a year An innovative plan that encourages cooperation in maintaining the stability and reliability…