New evidence shows that a tiny barrier inside solid-state battery cells can decide whether fast-charging will be common in the near future.

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Physicists have identified a new superfluid phase in a class of quantum systems that, until recently, looked too unstable and lossy to host such delicate order. Instead of destroying quantum coherence ...

Using ultracold atoms and laser light, researchers recreated the behavior of a Josephson junction—an essential component of quantum computers and voltage standards. The appearance of Shapiro steps in ...

Its solid-state batteries are already showing promise with real-world tests delivering over 745 miles of range on a single charge. Now, Factorial Energy is going public as it aims to bring the ...

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Quantum computers, systems that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, have the potential of outperforming classical systems on some tasks. Instead of storing information as bits, ...

Safe and durable semi-solid-state battery, 25W wireless charging speed, built-in USB-C cable, kickstand. The Kuxiu S3 Power Bank has it all. The big news in wireless power banks is all about two ...

SAIC's MG brand debuted the MG4 Anxin Edition at the Guangzhou Auto Show as the first volume production car with a semi-solid-state battery. However, the new battery tech doesn't offer advantages over ...