Rob Faessen's research sits at the intersection of physics, mathematics, and computer science. He extended mathematical ...

This simple science experiment shows how to make a balloon fly without using helium. By mixing vinegar and baking soda, you create carbon dioxide gas that inflates the balloon through a natural ...

The researchers found that by tweaking the liquid electrolyte inside a battery – for example, by swapping out certain ...

Salty, nutty and irresistibly sweet, caramel can be made in minutes from just a small mound of plain old sugar. To show us ...

At the heart of all lithium-ion batteries is a simple reaction: Lithium ions dissolved in an electrolyte solution ...

To increase energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of hydrogen fuel production, Fanglin Che, associate professor ...

Research suggests some metals’ semicore electrons may be more active on Earth’s surface than previously thought.

Important tasks like water desalination, dehumidification, and nuclear waste processing all involve expensive separation ...

A new study could guide the design of more powerful and faster charging lithium-ion batteries. MIT researchers measured ...

Few residents know that most teachers in central Ohio get two raises. A base (negotiated) raise and then an “experience” raise (for just staying employed for another year). Using the Rule of 72, a ...

Why your phone charges quickly one day but slowly the next, or why electric cars still take an hour or more to charge, is a matter of how lithium ions move into a battery’s electrodes. Scientists ...