Lithium was supposed to be soft. The metal bends easily in bulk form, stretches before it breaks, and deforms the way you might expect a pliable material to behave. Scientists who studied the tiny ...

Which factors determine how quickly a battery can be charged? Microstructural models have helped researchers discover and investigate new electrode materials. When sodium-nickel-manganese oxide is ...

At the same time, demand for batteries has never been greater. 30% of cars sold in 2026 are expected to be electric vehicles (EVs) which rely on them for power. Last year American homes and businesses ...