The device, called the Superhydrophobic Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Droplet-Based Electricity Generator, or S-FRP-DEG, harvests energy the instant rain hits its surface. Unlike many experimental ...

A solid-state ionic bilayer generates stable electricity for over 60 hours through spontaneous ion migration alone, eliminating the need for mechanical, thermal, or environmental triggers. (Nanowerk ...

Self-deploying sea barriers offer coastal towns some protection from the destructive forces of tsunamis – but one problem can arise when power goes out in a disaster scenario. Hence this Japanese ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...