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Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 - Throughout the United States, more than 100 million buildings tap into electrical energy to keep heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration units functioning. HVAC systems cause most of the peak load demand on the electric grid; one way to alleviate the grid burden is to develop new storage options for heating and cooling.

As a partner in the Department of Energy's Stor4Build Consortium, Oak Ridge National Laboratory is co-leading research with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory... Читать дальше...

College Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 - Passive interfaces, such as light switches or doorknobs, refer to hardware that can store energy, but the energy can only be used for the purpose it was intended. However, research is imagining new ways for that energy to be harvested and adapted - turning your doorknob could power your alarm system or opening your freezer could turn on your kitchen light.

By integrating smart capabilities such as sensing and energy harvesting, Dr. Jeeeun Kim is transforming... Читать дальше...

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 - Recent strides in solid-state battery technology are setting the stage for a transformative era in energy storage. These advancements hold promise for revolutionizing electric vehicles and renewable energy systems through improved performance and safety. A focus on electrolyte innovation has been key to this progress, enabling the development of high-performance all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).

A new review paper provides a comprehensive summary of advancements in inorganic solid electrolytes (ISEs)... Читать дальше...

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 - A team of researchers from POSTECH, led by Professor Jihyun Hong of the Department of Battery Engineering and Dr. Gukhyun Lim, has unveiled a key method to extend the durability of lithium-rich layered oxide (LLO) material, a promising cathode for next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Their findings, published in Energy and Environmental Science, represent a major step forward in the development of high-energy-density, sustainable battery technologies.

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In the final days of the 2024 calendar, there's a lot to look forward to in the sports world in 2025. ,Field Level Media surveyed writers and editors

1. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes History With Closest Pass to Sun  Science@NASA
2. NASA probe makes history with closest-ever approach to the Sun  Al Jazeera English
3. Nasa probe successfully completes closest-ever approach to sun  The Guardian
4. NASA spacecraft just plunged into the sun and broke stunning records  Mashable
5. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Sends Signal Home  The New York Times

From glitzy 3D decals to frosty metallics, there's something for everyone on this list.

Crude oil prices ticked slightly higher today after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a large draw in crude oil inventories for the week to December 20. The change compares with a modest inventory dip of 900,000 barrels for the previous week and a draw of 3.2 million barrels as estimated by the American Petroleum Institute for the week to December 20. Total motor gasoline inventories added 1.6 million barrels in the period, with production averaging 9.9 million barrels daily. This... Читать дальше...

These addictive games feel modern but evoke sweet nostalgia for the retro classics that inspired them. Best of all, they sip power and feel perfect on a Steam Deck.

Michael Buble’s Christmas album was number one in the album charts.

Devin Haney is back in the gym as 2025 nears and he gears up for a return | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images

Devin Haney is back in the gym as 2025 nears and he gears up for a return to action.

The Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, has signed the 2025 fiscal year budget of N750,282,200,000 into law. The appropriation bill, passed by the Abia State House of Assembly, was assented to on Friday. Commending the lawmakers for their thorough and timely scrutiny of the bill, Otti described the budget as a tool to

Banks are closing their doors in January 2025 with Halifax shutting 22, Lloyds closing 11 locations, Barclays six and Bank of Scotland three - his your branch under threat

Lehigh Valley Phantoms (12-11-5) vs. W-B/Scranton Penguins (16-8-1) Mohegan Arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA Friday, December 27, 2024 (7:05 p.m.) – Game #29 TONIGHT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms return from the holiday break with a rivalry rematch at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Phantoms and Penguins are meeting for the seventh […]

Feedback from employees to leadership, when done in a thoughtful and respectful way, can fuel collective growth.

The prime minister ends 2024 in a dire position for a leader who must call an election soon. But don’t underestimate a master tactician.

State Police said it happened at around 5:13 a.m.