Livestreaming Backpack Takes Streaming On-The-Go

Anyone who’s anyone on the internet these days occasionally streams content online. Whether that’s the occasional livestream on YouTube or an every day video game session on Twitch, it’s definitely …read more Continue reading Livestreaming Backpack Takes Streaming On-The-Go

Influit moves to commercialize its ultra-high density liquid batteries

Illinois Tech spinoff Influit Energy says it’s coming out of stealth mode to commercialize a rechargeable electrofuel – a non-flammable, fast-refuelling liquid flow battery that already carries 23% more energy than lithium batteries, at half the cost.C… Continue reading Influit moves to commercialize its ultra-high density liquid batteries

Powdered sodium battery design promises a 15% leap in energy density

With real uncertainty clouding the world’s supply of lithium, alternative battery chemistries will be crucial as we continue our uptake of electric vehicles and mobile devices. One exciting candidate in this space is sodium-ion, and a research team in … Continue reading Powdered sodium battery design promises a 15% leap in energy density

New energy-dense lithium-sulfur battery works at extreme temperatures

As part of their research into next-generation battery technology, scientists at University of California, San Diego are exploring designs that can function at extreme temperatures, and they’re beginning to make some significant inroads. In their lates… Continue reading New energy-dense lithium-sulfur battery works at extreme temperatures

Triple-layer bacterial biobattery produces electricity for weeks

Diversifying our energy sources is a key part of reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, and one intriguing possibility is to tap into electricity-producing bacteria. Engineers at Binghamton University have now developed a biobattery that contains three… Continue reading Triple-layer bacterial biobattery produces electricity for weeks