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“Germany Just Found 43 Million Tons Underground”: Lithium Discovery Makes Tesla Batteries While Russia Loses Energy War Forever  Energy Reporters 43 million tons: One of world’s largest lithium deposits found, could reshape EV future  Interesting Engineering Neptune energy confirms huge lithium carbonate reserves in Germany  Balkan Green Energy News Neptune Energy confirms massive lithium resources in Germany  electrive.com Neptune Energy Confirms One of the …

A critic might accuse Xiaomi of copying Apple a little too closely in its launch event for the Xiaomi 17 phones, while a fan might say the company is trying to beat Apple at its own game. Either way, it’s pretty clear that the Chinese giant had Cupertino in mind when announcing its new flagship line, even if the phones …

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Scientists discover that scandium doping significantly enhances sodium-ion battery performance and structural integrity. 🧪 The study addresses the issue of rapid capacity fading in sodium manganese oxide cathodes. 🔍 Introduction of scandium helps preserve the structural integrity of the P′2 polytype cathode material. 🌍 The research presents a new strategy for improving the stability of layered …

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on phones and other tech outside the US, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. Smartphone batteries are bigger than ever, while the phones themselves are shrinking. But whether you’re …

IN A NUTSHELL 🌌 NASA explores americium-241 for its potential to power spacecraft over centuries. 🚀 The new isotope could extend the reach of missions beyond current limitations. 🔋 Nuclear batteries convert heat from radioactive decay into electricity for deep space exploration. 🔍 Ongoing research focuses on reliable conversion systems like the Stirling engine for effective energy use. NASA’s pursuit …

President Donald Trump’s Department of Energy sparked backlash last week after posting on X that “wind and solar energy infrastructure is essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and the wind is not blowing.”   The message echoed recent remarks from Energy Secretary Chris Wright, a longtime oil and gas executive, who defended Trump’s claim that renewable energy is driving up …

Paleblue rechargable lithium ion batteries ZDNET’s key takeaways These batteries are a perfect replacement for alkaline batteries in pretty much every situation I like that can be recharged from a USB port and don’t need a specific charger The USB-A connector in the end of the 4-way charge cable does feel a bit dated Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred …

Four years after launching the original Pixel Buds A-series, Google’s back with the Pixel Buds 2A. The new budget buds are $30 more expensive at $129.99, but add some notable updates like an upgraded chip, Gemini access, a replaceable battery, and most importantly, active noise cancellation. The 2A also adds a Tensor A1 chip, which Google says “unlocks the power …

Ford is promising more affordable electric vehicles, but it’s still looking to make a profit. After kicking off production at its new EV battery plant in Kentucky, Ford is already looking for buyers to sell extra batteries. Is Ford planning to sell EV batteries? BlueOval SK, Ford’s joint venture with SK On, officially began production at its Glendale, Kentucky, plant …

How Recharging the Brain’s “Batteries” Restored Lost Memory  SciTechDaily reverses pharmacological and neurodegenerative cognitive impairment in mice  Nature Scientists reversed memory loss by powering the brain’s tiny engines  ScienceDaily First proof brain’s powerhouses drive – and can reverse – dementia symptoms  New Atlas Neurodegenerative diseases: Research establishes causal link between mitochondrial dysfunction and cognitive symptoms  Medical Xpress Source link