Wind and solar power are increasingly popular sources for renewable energy. But intermittency issues keep them from connecting widely to the U.S. grid: They require energy-storage systems that, at the cheapest, run…
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UBC researchers develop earthquake-resistant concrete
A new seismic-resistant, fibre-reinforced concrete developed at the University of British Columbia will see its first real-life application this fall as part of the seismic retrofit of a Vancouver elementary school. The…
Asphalt-lithium metal batteries fully charge in five minutes
Rice University lab finds asphalt-nanoribbon anode more efficient, resistant to dendrites A touch of asphalt may be the secret to high-capacity lithium metal batteries that charge 10 to 20 times faster than…
New nanomaterial can extract hydrogen fuel from seawater
It’s possible to produce hydrogen to power fuel cells by extracting the gas from seawater, but the electricity required to do it makes the process costly. UCF researcher Yang Yang has come…
Researchers identify free-flowing aerosol particles using holograms, lasers
Two overlapping lasers are helping Kansas State University physics researchers create holographic images of free-flowing air particles, which may help climate scientists and biological weapons watchdogs monitor what’s in the air. MANHATTAN…