Electrified Thermal Solutions, an MIT spinout, has developed an electrically conductive firebrick that stores heat…
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.
New research shows that twisted carbon nanotubes can store high densities of energy to power…
The discovery of underground pure hydrogen is reshaping the understanding of this abundant element and…
Researchers have demonstrated a new method for converting heat to electricity using tungsten disilicide, showing…
An unusual mode of energy metabolism discovered in a newly identified microbe provides fresh insights…
Researchers have used visible light and gold-copper electrodes to improve CO2 conversion efficiency and selectivity,…
South Korea has fulfilled its commitment to the ITER project by delivering all four vacuum…
A breakthrough at Rice University enhances thermophotovoltaic systems with a new thermal emitter design, achieving…
Researchers have developed a method to enhance fusion energy efficiency by optimizing fuel mixtures and…
Researchers in Nebraska are exploring the Midcontinent Rift’s potential to produce renewable, carbon-free hydrogen, possibly…
Researchers have developed a metal-organic framework that effectively captures CO2 at temperatures typical of industrial…
Researchers have developed a method to precisely locate hydrogen atoms within nanofilams, a breakthrough with…
Scientists design bioinspired hydrogels that mimic plant photosynthesis for clean hydrogen energy production. A new…
Researchers have developed thermoelectric generators that, even under modest temperature differences, can power a CO2…
SMRs attract major tech investment to curb emissions, though deployment challenges remain. New research suggests…
DGIST’s 3D Smart Energy Device, capable of both heating and cooling, offers an energy-efficient solution…
Researchers are advancing thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity using photovoltaic cells, presenting…
Researchers have developed a new detector that analyzes antineutrinos emitted by nuclear reactors to monitor…