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Public Dread of Nuclear Power Limits Its Use

May 7, 2019

How is the public's perception of nuclear power affecting decision-making about the energy method?

Caffeine Gives Solar Cells an Energy Boost

April 26, 2019

The research team added caffeine to the perovskite layer of 40 solar cells and used infrared spectroscopy to show the caffein...

AI Speeds Efforts to Develop Clean, Virtually Limitless Fusion Energy

April 19, 2019

The research opens a promising new chapter in the effort to bring unlimited energy to Earth

Why Lightning Often Strikes Twice

April 18, 2019

A new study reveals needle-like structures in positively charged lightning leaders

U.S. Energy Use Rises to Highest Level Ever

April 15, 2019

The largest increases in energy supply came from natural gas, wind, and solar energy

NETL: Dedicated to Fossil Energy Research

April 5, 2019

A look into the only national lab dedicated to fossil energy research

The Complicated Future of Offshore Wind Power in the US

April 3, 2019

New research lays out thorny challenges facing the renewable sector

Improving Lab Ventilation System Efficiency

March 29, 2019

Lab managers can reduce their energy impact by improving their facility’s ventilation system and practicing better...

Study Examines Commercial Hybrid-Electric Aircraft, Reduced Carbon Emissions

March 26, 2019

When will technology be able to manufacture a battery lightweight yet powerful enough to fly a commercial airplane?

Energy Monitor Can Find Electrical Failures before They Happen

March 25, 2019

Sensor can monitor wiring in a building or ship, and signal when repairs are needed

Renewable Energy Generation with Kites and Drones

February 25, 2019

Researchers present a new software for the analysis of airborne wind energy systems

Transitions: Argonne’s Pioneering Study of Nuclear Energy Future

February 21, 2019

Broad collaborative research effort offers glimpse into the future of nuclear energy

Better Red Than Dread: Barrier Keeps Batteries Safe

February 20, 2019

Rice scientists use red phosphorus as a spy to keep lithium dendrites in check

Engineers Harvest Heart’s Energy to Power Life-Saving Devices

February 4, 2019

Harnessing the heartbeat to charge batteries

Materials Chemists Tap Body Heat to Power ‘Smart Garments’

January 23, 2019

A new fabric can harvest body heat to power small wearable microelectronics such as activity trackers

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