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Scientists in Australia and Singapore have discovered how to control a quantum effect that converts ambient energy into electricity, potentially eliminating the need for batteries in future electronics. The breakthrough works at room temperature and could power everything from wearable devices to wireless sensors.
Researchers in South Korea have developed a breakthrough material that enables devices to simultaneously generate their own power from indoor light and sense their surroundings. This innovation could eliminate the need for billions of disposable batteries in smart sensors and wearables.
Scientists at the University of Maryland just solved a decades-old battery problem using chemistry already available in factories today. Your future phone, laptop, and electric car could last years longer without a single design change.
Japanese researchers solved a major tech challenge by creating screens that both light up and harvest energy at the same time. Your future phone could charge itself using ambient light instead of needing a wall outlet.