Researchers developed printable graphene nano-inks for micro-supercapacitors, combining fast charging, flexibility, and eco-friendly manufacturing to…
Browsing: Energy
Energy is a fundamental concept in science, representing the capacity to do work or produce change. It exists in many forms—including kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and nuclear—and powers everything from the tiniest atomic interactions to the largest cosmic events. In physics and engineering, energy is conserved and transformed, while in fields like biology and environmental science, it’s essential for sustaining life and driving ecological systems. This page features the latest research on how energy is generated, transferred, stored, and harnessed—spanning innovations in renewable energy, cutting-edge materials, and the physics that underlie it all.
Applied in the field, a new model reduced quakes from oil and gas processes; could…
A landmark analysis shows US fossil fuel subsidies often fund unneeded profits or enable extraction…
A study led by EES professor Tao Wen is one of the first to use…
Scientists developed a low-cost device that uses solar energy to split water and produce oxygen,…
MIT researchers train a neural network to predict a “boiling crisis,” with potential applications for…
Holograms Increase Solar Energy Yield A newly developed holographic light collector boosts solar panel efficiency,…
Waging a Two-Pronged Campaign Against Climate Change With MIGHTR, MIT PhD student W. Robb Stewart…
High-quality perovskite boosts solar cells’ efficiency, stability, and scalability—bringing low-cost solar energy closer to reality.…
High-valent Ni3+ accelerates oxygen release in lithium-ion battery cathodes, posing safety risks. A research group…
A New Fingertip Device Generates Power From Sweat and Light Taps, Even While You Sleep.…
Asegun Henry has a big idea for tackling climate change: Store up the sun. “This…
The innovative material that creates green energy through mechanical force. A new nanotechnology development by…
A new laser that generates quantum particles can recycle lost energy for highly efficient, low…
New noise analysis reveals hidden inefficiencies in solar cells, helping scientists design even more efficient…
As melting sea ice brings more ships through the Northwest Passage, new research shows that…
By making the microbes more tolerant to toxic byproducts, researchers show they can use a…
Nanostructured electrodes fracture during use, leading to buildup of SEI layers and battery failure. These…