energy
When earthquakes strike, the ground shaking people feel accounts for only a small fraction of the total energy released. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have now shown…
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Materials suggests that the combination of salt, ice, and mechanical strain could become a key to future renewable energy. Researchers have demonstrated that specially…
A chemistry team at the University at Albany has successfully synthesized manganese diboride (MnB₂), a high-energy compound that could serve as a next-generation rocket fuel, significantly improving the efficiency of…
Subatomic particles such as quarks can be linked by "strings" of force fields that release energy when stretched to the point of breaking. Recently, two international research teams successfully simulated…
The process of refining crude oil into fuels like gasoline and diesel consumes approximately 6% of the world’s total energy and is a major source of carbon emissions—most of which…
A new study from Michigan State University suggests that integrating solar panel arrays into farmland—while continuing crop production—may be more economically beneficial than dedicating land solely to agriculture or solar…
When two materials come into contact, surface charge transfer can occur—like the static electricity generated when a balloon is rubbed against skin. Similarly, water flowing across certain surfaces can gain…
Global Data Center Power Demand to More Than Double by 2030, Driven by AI Surge, IEA Warns
According to the latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity consumption by data centers is projected to more than double by 2030, reaching 945 terawatt-hours (TWh)—nearly equivalent…
Soil-Based Thermal Storage Emerges as Promising Solution for Energy Efficiency and Grid Relief
As the heating season concludes, scientists are turning their attention to innovative methods of energy storage. A recent study by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania suggests that soil…
A research team at Ohio State University has developed a more efficient method for converting carbon dioxide (CO₂) into methanol using nanotechnology, offering a promising alternative to traditional energy sources.…
