Researchers use novel structures made with DNA scaffolds to create solar-powered materials that closely mimic naturally occurring photosynthetic structures. The researchers showed that their synthetic…
By installing capacitors, MIT engineers reveal a new method for guaranteeing the stability of any microgrid that runs on direct current. Today, more than 1.3…
A newly published study reveals that cities can lower urban emissions most effectively by using energy-efficient construction. What are the best ways for U.S. cities…
In a new study, Berkeley Lab scientists harnessed the power of photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide into fuels and alcohols at efficiencies far greater than…
New batteries that “drink” seawater could power long-range underwater vehicles, giving UUVs a tenfold increase in range over traditional lithium-ion batteries used for the same…
A team of engineers propose a new architecture for a fully optical neural network that, in principle, could offer an enhancement in computational speed and…
For the first time, team of engineers from MIT has probed the mechanical properties of a sulfide-based solid electrolyte material to determine its mechanical performance…
In a newly published study, MIT researchers show that calcium can form the basis for both the negative electrode layer and the molten salt that…
Engineers from MIT have developed an alternative system for generating electricity, which harnesses heat and uses no metals or toxic materials. The batteries that power…
Engineers from MIT have developed a new material could harvest sunlight by day and release heat on demand hours or days later. Imagine if your…
Since nuclear power plants emit no carbon dioxide, they are considered an important component for a greener energy future. A new nuclear power plant promises…
New thermal-imaging cars from MIT spinout Essess can quickly track energy leaks in thousands of homes and buildings, helping owners curb energy loss. In 2007,…
MIT researchers detail how a floating nuclear power plant design could provide enhanced safety – it would be unaffected by the motions of a tsunami…
A new power-conserving chip developed by MIT spinout Eta Devices may increase smartphone battery life and save energy in cell towers. Stream video on your…
New insights into the details of photosynthetic water splitting have provided a blueprint for synthetic systems that could store sunlight energy in chemical energy carriers….
In a newly published study, researchers from SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory proved that the magnetism in the LaAlO3/SrTiO3 heterostructure comes from the titanium atom. Scientists…
This flower-like structure is made out of germanium sulfide (GeS), a semiconductor material that has extremely thin petals with an enormous surface area. The GeS…
New research from scientists at Rice University shows that when voltage is applied to a sheet of graphene on a silicon-based substrate it can turn…