The same kind of battery that’s powering your laptop is what powers electric cars. That doesn’t make much sense, so scientists are hard at work on next-gen batteries that will make fears of running out of charge a thing of the past.
While still in the experimental stage, a new kind of battery can run off of discarded paper, producing electricity with only a little water as a by-product. Forget recycling, soon you'll power your home with yesterday's news.
Say so long to the planned obsolescence of your tech toys. A new breakthrough could keep circuits running longer by filling in breaks with liquid metal. Does this mean no more trips to the Genius Bar?
Rechargeable batteries might be more expensive, but they actually save money. And yet, no one buys them. Will a new battery recycling company shift the battery model?
Some days, the wind doesn't blow, or the sun doesn't shine. For those renewable energy-less days, power companies are developing giant batteries to hold excess power and then release it during peak hours or when renewable power isn't available. Bet you never thought your house would be battery powered.
The ongoing crisis in Japan is an enormous human tragedy. And there are less immediately pressing but still considerable side effects--Japan is a key location for much of the world's high tech industry. From NAND flash to GPS, here's how the earthquake and tsunami will impact the industry.
