Melting moon dust, found at the bottom of astronaut's shoes, would save on costly, heavy transport of solar cells in space.

Researchers at EPFL have found a way to dramatically reduce energy loss and boost efficiency in perovskite solar cells by ...

A future Moon base is closer to reality than ever before. With missions like Artemis 3 planned for 2026 and a lunar outpost ...

The same dirt that clings to astronauts' boots may one day keep their lights on. Researchers created solar cells made out of simulated Moon dust. The cells convert sunlight into energy efficiently, ...

From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.

A round-up of the best sunscreens for oily complexions, how to find the right ones, the ingredients to avoid and how to care ...

Cell polarity is the asymmetric organisation of several cellular components, including its plasma membrane, cytoskeleton or organelles. This asymmetry can be used for specialised functions, such ...

Scientist have invented a new type of transparent wood that could one day replace harmful plastics in several applications.

Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries typically last hours or days between charging. However, with repeated use, batteries degrade and need to be recharged more frequently. Now, researchers are ...

OCI Holdings Co. plans to spend $265 million building a solar-cell production facility in Texas, despite shifting priorities around clean energy in the US following the election of Donald Trump as ...

Mission Solar Energy, one of the longest running solar panel manufacturers in the United States, will soon also be making solar cells, after its parent company OCI Holdings announced new manufacturing ...

Solar cells are prone to UV-induced degradation and are most often protected against it by petroleum-based films, such as those made of polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET ...