The Bluetooth speakers are portable, convenient, and comfortable to use around the house as well as outdoors. The wireless speakers can work with laptops, tablets, phones, and other Bluetooth enabled devices. In addition, their design and sound quality of Bluetooth has improved over the years and they are capable of producing very Read more…
Artificial pollination of crops could be the alternative solution to the dwindling populations of pollinator insects. Over the years, the population of butterflies, bees, and other crop pollinators has been on a rapid decline, risking the production of global food supplies. There are now lesser insects compared to several years Read more…
With the growth in investments in the renewable energy sector, need for efficient and cheap energy storage facilities has been on a sharp rise as this is critical in supporting the intermittent energy sources such as solar and wind. Researchers from Harvard have been working on how to improve their Read more…
Studies in the automotive industry have shown that majority of consumers would consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) – a vehicle powered by battery-operated electric motor – instead of conventional cars with gasoline powered engine. But it’s widely assumed that electric cars will never emerge into the mass market if Read more…
Silk based lithium-ion batteries perform better, have a longer lifespan of over 10000 cycles. Lithium-ion batteries, also called Li-ion batteries, are incredibly popular, as we use them to power a variety of devices and equipment. From portable devices like smartphones and cameras, to power tools like cordless drills and saws, Read more…
A titanium dioxide, Lithium-ion battery capable of charging super quickly to 70 percent in only two minutes, is being developed at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The new soil based Lithium ion battery will last for 20 years, almost ten times longer than the current graphite batteries. It will be Read more…
Old car tires are likely to find a new use in making super-dense anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. And offer extended life span for the batteries as compared to the current graphite based batteries. Demand for efficient; high-capacity and longer lasting batteries continues to rise, challenging manufacturers and researchers to Read more…