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Researchers at Michigan State University are using wood waste to make safety improvements to batteries people use every day.

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Tiny droplets are powering big ideas in science. Researchers have developed a miniature, soft, and flexible lithium-ion battery made from biocompatible hydrogel. This new battery, smaller than a grain ...

Ready to drop disposable alkaline batteries for rechargeable AAs and AAAs? Not so fast, you first have to figure out which ...

Over 1 million Good Earth Lighting rechargeable lights sold at major retailers have been recalled due to fire hazards after the lights caused one death, another injury and at least six reports of ...

Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium — these foundational materials are literally what the modern world is built on. Without sand for glass, say goodbye to our fiber optic internet. No copper ...

We use lithium-ion batteries in our lives daily. It's in our electronic devices and we also use them to power our mode of transportation. That's why the Honolulu Fire Department wants to share some ...

Electric cars have soared in popularity in the wake of high gasoline prices. While improvements in vehicle battery technology have led to increased battery range, consumers are ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. If you’ve looked in your utility drawer lately, you may have noticed the ...