The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
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Oregon State unveils titanium molecule for safer, cheaper, and more efficient CO2 capture. In a breakthrough that could revolutionize efforts to combat climate change, researchers at Oregon State University have unveiled a titanium-based molecule capable of capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air, offering a cheaper, safer, and more efficient alternative to existing carbon capture methods, and paving the way for large-scale implementation in the global push for a...
America's solar company endows professorship at university to advance research into securing critical energy materials supply chains. Just days after Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) announced its expanding role in advancing U.S. critical minerals research, America's leading solar company and world's largest producer of solar panels, First Solar, Inc., has entrusted the university with an endowed professorship dedicated to advancing critical energy...
Scientists enhance next-generation battery manufacturing tech with new carbon nanotube powder. A team led by Joong Tark Han at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) Nano Hybrid Technology Research Center has developed an improved carbon nanotube (CNT) powder that resolves a problematic tendency for these hollow tubes of rolled-up graphene to clump together and resist thorough mixing with other materials in dry processing. A dry process is a chemical-free...
From reactor restarts to clean hydrogen, DOE gives nuclear watchlist. Building on the previous year of unprecedented progress for U.S. nuclear energy, 2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for the industry, with the U.S. Department of Energy spotlighting five critical developments that could redefine the energy landscape of America. The many successes achieved in nuclear energy during 2024 – from the commissioning of a new reactor to new breakthroughs in reactor design a...
New lithium-sulfur battery achieves rapid charging, lasting stability. In a breakthrough that could reshape battery technology, researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in Korea have developed a groundbreaking lithium-sulfur battery that can fully charge in just 12 minutes, leveraging a specially engineered carbon material to achieve rapid charging, higher energy capacity, and exceptional long-term durability. Considered a promising altern...
Partners with the leading network provider will connect robot and human lunar occupants. With a boost into space on the fenders of a lunar lander and intrepid rover, Nokia intends to prove cellular technology's potential for connecting future lunar explorations with NASA's upcoming IM-2 mission. After many long months of testing, the partnership announced the successful final integration of Nokia's Lunar Surface Communication System (LSCS) "network in a box" into Intuitive...
Collaborative project demonstrates the success of advanced generative design software and copper 3D printing, unlocking potential for efficient heat management. Redefining thermal management, ToffeeX, in collaboration with Imperial College London and the University of Wolverhampton, has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to heat sink design through advanced metal 3D printing and cutting-edge modeling software, setting a new benchmark for efficiency in the aerospace and advance...
DOD invests $2.5 million from the 2024 Defense Appropriations Act for research and development. Talon Metals Corp. is being awarded a $2.47 million research and development contract from the Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) through its wholly owned subsidiary Talon Nickel (USA) LLC, to support new approaches for extracting nickel, cobalt, and iron from domestic sulfide ores and tailings. DLA will provide the funding over a 15-month period for Talon to...
Teams up with CATL to build $4.3 billion large-scale lithium iron phosphate battery plant. Automaker Stellantis, producer of leading automotive brands including Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Jeep, and others, plans to build a $4.3 billion (4.1 billion euro) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in northeastern Spain with Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL). The two industry leaders have a long-term collaboration via a non-binding memorandum...
World's largest deposit could rewrite geological history and lock the country in as industry leader. As global demand for iron continues to rise, geologists in Australia have uncovered the largest iron ore deposit ever documented in the Hamersley province of Western Australia, challenging long-held theories about Earth's mineral formation. The region is already home to some of the richest established iron ore reserves on Earth, with the scale and value of this discovery...
New projects and innovations strengthen U.S. nuclear energy for the future. With a series of significant advancements and strategic investments, 2024 is shaping up to be a defining year for the U.S. nuclear sector as the momentum built over the past few years continues with the activation of new reactors and substantial efforts in securing a domestic fuel supply. These developments highlight the growing role of nuclear power as a crucial component of the nation's clean energy...
From enhancing virtual reality to controlling tiny scientific samples, dynamic rippling movement manipulates objects magnetically. In science fiction, magnetism has been used to manipulate all manner of materials without touching them, from flying vehicle suspension to containing spheres of antimatter. Meanwhile, a seemingly unrelated long-standing design challenge is communication through touch, a key missing technology in accessibility. There has been a growing demand for...
Launched with Imperial College London as part of an energy transition acceleration program. The global transition to renewable energy will require significant growth in the production and supply of metals and minerals vital to its generation, use, and storage of electricity. The AI boom, increased urbanization, electrification of transportation, and reshoring of mineral production are all playing a role in the growth of a fast-paced and transformative materials industry. As...
Capable of absorbing 99% of multi-frequency EM waves, improves electronics performance. Electromagnetic waves produced by electronics can generate unwanted currents or voltages within the circuits of nearby devices, disrupting normal operation; this phenomenon is called electromagnetic interference (EMI) and can manifest as performance degradation, data corruption, or system failure, depending on the strength of the interfering frequency and the sensitivity of the electronics...
Twisted carbon nanotubes show promise for more compact energy storage. In a breakthrough that reimagines energy storage, researchers from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) have revealed how twisting carbon tubes at the nanoscale unlocks a remarkable capacity for power, offering a safer and lighter alternative to traditional batteries with the potential to transform future technology. For years, scientists have sought alternatives to chemical batteries that...
Collaboration to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries announced. A collaboration between Stellantis and Zeta Energy aims to develop a lithium-sulfur electric vehicle battery that is lighter but delivers the same usable energy as contemporary lithium-ion batteries – enabling greater range, enhanced performance and the potential to improve charging speed by up to 50% – reducing range anxiety, the top reason potential buyers in the automotive space are reluctant to go all-electric...
American Battery Technology Company is working with industry partners to develop EV and battery workforce. Public and private industry partners from every sector of the electric vehicle supply chain have been selected to establish a real-world training environment to foster the next generation of battery and EV personnel in a new U.S. energy manufacturing workforce. At the top of their industry representing battery recycling is American Battery Technology Company (ABTC),...
New partnership to advance copper recycling for energy transition needs. As the need for reliable sources of critical materials continues to grow, Cyclic Materials Inc. has secured a multi-year agreement with global mining leader Glencore to supply recycled copper, bolstering efforts to strengthen circularity and support the growing demand for sustainable, domestically sourced materials essential to the energy transition. Rapidly positioning itself as a leader in advanced...
Intuitive online tool offers investors and policymakers powerful insights into global mineral reserves. A new online mineral reserve analytics tool launched by the Payne Institute for Public Policy (Payne) at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) offers a surprisingly in-depth look into the current and future supplies of minerals and metals when you consider how intuitive the dashboard is to use and the ease of grasping the data presented with graphs and other visuals. The...
Study suggests Martian rocks may be saturated with fuel-building ingredients. Onsite production of materials such as fuel and construction resources have been under study to extend the distances and livability of space exploration. Rockets that can make or collect fuel can go farther, and astronauts that don't need to bring their own tools and building materials can stay in space longer. This use of the surrounding environment to produce new materials has its own discipline...
UK scientists create a diamond battery for medical and space applications that lasts thousands of years without needing a charge. From delivering micropower to pacemakers that never miss a beat to space probes that explore our solar system and beyond, a diamond-based battery created by scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) offers a new way to power devices where long-term reliability is essential, and charging is imp...
Space-age cathodes have what it takes to power modular nuclear fusion reactors here on Earth. Carbon fiber cathodes were initially designed to withstand extreme conditions found in aerospace and defense applications. Now they may be a key ingredient in the next generation of plentiful and affordable clean energy. KULR, a provider of advanced thermal management solutions, recently announced the development of proprietary carbon fiber cathodes for a prominent nuclear fusion...
Commercial partnership to close the loop on a circular North American rare earth magnet supply chain. ReElement Technologies Corp., a leading rare earth and critical battery element recycler, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with POSCO International, a global leader in steel production and advanced materials. This powerhouse team-up promises to supercharge the North American landscape of clean energy infrastructure, national security, and commercial...
Global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry confirms official Science Based Targets initiative verification. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) develops criteria with public consultation and global experts to develop standards for businesses, outlining what they need to do to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and how quickly, to limit global temperature increases to less than 1.5 degrees Celsius and preventing the worst effects of climate change predicted by...
Berkeley Lab team use cutting-edge tech to explore copper efficiency. For over three decades, scientists have chased the dream of room-temperature superconductivity. Now, harnessing the raw power of cutting-edge supercomputers, researchers are unraveling the mysterious interactions within superconductors – unlocking insights that could lead to practical materials capable of conducting electricity with zero resistance, and effectively changing the world as we know it. N...
