An U.S based Startup “Rive Technology” is commercializing an MIT-developed invention that improves catalysts used in oil refining, leading to greater yields. Refining of crude oil traditionally uses porous materials called zeolites…
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Self-healing battery electrode for boosting lifespan of Lithium ion batteries used in Electric cars and Cell phones
Stanford and SLAC scientists have made the first battery electrode that heals itself, opening a new and potentially commercially viable path for making the next generation of lithium ion batteries for electric…
Scientists create water splitter with Nickel nanofilm for using in Hydrogen Fuel cells.
Stanford researchers have developed an inexpensive device that uses light to split water into oxygen and clean-burning hydrogen. It will be useful to supplement solar cells with hydrogen-powered fuel cells that can…
More than 2 Million Raspberry Pi Board were sold.
Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced that as of the last week in October, the project has sold more than two million boards. The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card-sized single-board computer developed…
Scientists propose fire-spotting satellite for warning Forest Fires early.
Scientists from University of California, Berkeley propose a fire-spotting satellite which could view the Western United States almost continuously, snapping pictures of the ground every few seconds in search of hot spots…