12 h. ago Flexible zinc–ion batteries maintain stable voltage after bending with new hydrogel electrolyte

A research team led by Prof. Hu Linhua from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a highly durable hydrogel electrolyte for aqueous zinc–ion batteries (AZIBs) by using urea as a zincophilic solubilizer and zinc acetate (Zn(Ac) ) salt—an affordable and environmentally friendly material.

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14 h. ago Battery swapping stations powered by solar and wind: How this could work for electric vehicles

Petrol and diesel vehicles are being phased out globally and replaced with electric vehicles so that countries can meet their commitments to zero human-caused carbon emissions by 2050. But electric vehicles' batteries run down quickly and take a long time to recharge. One solution is battery swapping systems, where depleted batteries can be swapped for fully charged batteries, putting electric vehicle drivers back on the road faster than it would have taken them to fill up with petrol. Lumbumba Taty-Etienne Nyamayoka is a researcher and Ph.D. candidate with the Future Electrical Energy Technology Research Group at the University of the Witwatersrand. His research looked at the best way to set up battery swapping systems powered by solar and wind energy.

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51 h. ago Firefighters hold perimeters, prioritize protection as Roundabout Complex fires remain stable

Firefighters hold perimeters, prioritize protection as Roundabout Complex fires remain stable  Alaska Wildland Fire Information

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4 d. ago Redwood Materials launches energy storage business and its first target is AI data centers

Redwood Materials has launched a new business — taking old EV batteries to store energy and help power businesses.

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4 d. ago Prepared, not paranoid: What you need to know to protect yourself from a possible terror attack

With danger from Iranian "sleeper cell" threats raising terrorism concerns, Americans should stay informed through credible sources, maintain awareness, and know that law enforcement is working to prevent attacks

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4 d. ago New component reduces cost, supply chain constraints for fast

Strengthening the competitiveness of the American transportation industry relies on developing domestically produced electric vehicle batteries that enable rapid charging and long-range performance. The energy density needed to extend driving distance can, however, come at the expense of charging rates and battery life.

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4 d. ago AI models shrink to fit tiny devices, enabling smarter IoT sensors

Artificial intelligence is considered to be computationally and energy-intensive—a challenge for the Internet of Things (IoT), where small, embedded sensors have to make do with limited computing power, little memory and small batteries.

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5 d. ago Noninvasive ultrasound technique can spot bad batteries before they malfunction

A recent uptick in battery-related fires has drawn attention to the challenge of identifying defects that can cause these catastrophic malfunctions, but are rarely obvious to the naked eye. In hopes of preventing the dangerous glitches that can cause batteries to overheat and catch fire, researchers from Drexel University have developed a standard testing process to give manufacturers a better look at the internal workings of batteries.

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5 d. ago Nascent Materials emerges from stealth to make LFP batteries better and cheaper

Nascent recently raised $2.3 million to develop its novel manufacturing process for cathode materials.

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7 d. ago Exclusive | Popular voice actor behind Bender in ‘Futurama’ lists modernist LA home for $1.99M

Exclusive | Popular voice actor behind Bender in ‘Futurama’ lists modernist LA home for $1.99M  New York Post

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7 d. ago Americans in Qatar told to shelter in place and airspace shut down as Iranian military threatens action

A U.S. Embassy Qatar warning advises Americans to shelter in place after weekend strikes on Iran, despite Qatari officials assuring the security situation remains stable.

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8 d. ago The stablecoin evangelist: Katie Haun’s fight for digital dollars

In 2018, when Bitcoin was trading around $4,000 and most Americans, at least, thought cryptocurrency was a fad, Katie Haun found herself on a debate stage in Mexico City opposite Paul Krugman, the Nobel Prize-winning economist who had dismissed digital assets as near worthless. As Krugman focused on Bitcoin's wild price swings, Haun steered the conversation toward something else — stablecoins.

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9 d. ago Former NBA star Vlade Divac undergoes surgery after suffering injury in motorcycle crash

Hall of Famer Vlade Divac suffered a hip fracture requiring artificial implant while in Montenegro. He is in stable condition after doctors perform emergency procedure.

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1 week ago Recycling batteries from 'urban mines': How Europe can source critical raw materials at home

From Li-ion batteries and electric vehicles to drones and solar panels, nearly all clean technologies depend on critical raw materials, such as lithium, nickel and cobalt. As the demand for these technologies surges, so too does the demand for their components, placing immense pressure on supply chains.

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1 week ago Court backs Trump's control of National Guard. And, the latest on the Israel

Trump can maintain control over California's National Guard troops in LA after a federal appeals court ruling. And, the president says he'll decide whether to strike Iran within two weeks.

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1 week ago MIT engineers uncover a surprising reason why tissues are flexible or rigid

Watery fluid between cells plays a major role, offering new insights into how organs and tissues adapt to aging, diabetes, cancer, and more.

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1 week ago 'Bending the Bars' album highlights incarcerated artists in Florida

A new hip-hop album takes us inside the Florida prison system – featuring fifteen artists in correctional facilities across the state.

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1 week ago Trump Administration Will End L.G.B.T.Q. Suicide Prevention Service

The federal government says it will maintain funding for a national suicide prevention hotline, but no longer pay for specialized support for L.G.B.T.Q. people.

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1 week ago US Senate passes stablecoin bill in milestone for crypto industry

US Senate passes stablecoin bill in milestone for crypto industry  Reuters

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2 w. ago Larry Elder Raises Red Flag on Electric Cars: Black Child Slaves Mining Rare Earths with Bare Hands to Power EVs

On Monday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” radio and TV host Larry Elder talked about electric vehicles and the mining of minerals for their batteries. Elder stated, “Cobalt, primarily, is mined out of the Republic of the Congo. Kids are employed, slave The post Larry Elder Raises Red Flag on Electric Cars: Black Child Slaves Mining Rare Earths with Bare Hands to Power EVs appeared first on Breitbart.

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