February 23, 2023

Copper catalyst may be essential for production of solar fuels from sunlight, water, CO2

Exploring copper’s properties as an electrocatalyst has brought scientists one step closer to us turning CO2 into solar fuels through artificial photosynthesis.

February 22, 2023

New material could make it easier to develop high-performance solid-state batteries

A new material class with above-average conductivity could lead to the development of high-performance solid-state batteries.

February 21, 2023

Energy traders, flush with cash, are moving into crops and metals

After making more money than ever in the last few years, some of the world’s top energy traders are using the cash to expand in metals and agriculture.

February 21, 2023

Perovskites may soon beat silicon’s efficiency in solar cells

Researchers are proposing a novel, physics-based approach to synthesizing perovskites.

February 19, 2023

Governments spent record $1 trillion last year subsidizing fossil fuels

International Energy Agency estimates that the combined subsidies for oil, natural gas, electricity and coal hit an all-time high in 2022.

February 17, 2023

Thin-film copper sandwich increases electronics’ lifetime

A new copper-based material has shown positive performance when it comes to reducing overheating and burnout in electronic devices.

February 16, 2023

Magnesium – a promising candidate for rechargeable batteries

Japanese researchers want magnesium batteries to become a reality.

February 15, 2023

Suncor mulling options to replace supply from key oil sands mine

Base Mine, situated just north of the oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, feeds two upgraders at Suncor's Base Plant in northern Alberta.

February 15, 2023

China thermal coal hits one-year low on slow industrial recovery

The drop below key levels reflects bearish sentiment as China’s economic recovery hasn’t been as strong as expected.

February 15, 2023

Perovskite-based windows allow for massive energy savings – study

Thermochromic windows in office buildings improve energy efficiency across all climate zones in the United States, new research has found.