Electricity : Science World Report

Oct 31, 2015 05:51 PM EDT

Engineers Create Fastest And Most Flexible Phototransistor, Ever Made

Electrical engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have created the fastest and most responsive flexible silicon phototransistor that's ever been made.

Oct 30, 2015 02:07 PM EDT

New Lithium-Air Battery On The Way: Electric Cars Could See Major Breakthrough

Researchers have developed a new lithium-air battery, in order to create a battery that works efficiently and also has a tolerance for water.

Oct 29, 2015 03:29 PM EDT

Electric Eels' Secret Weapon: Curling Up to Double Their Charge When Shocking Prey

What’s an electric eel’s secret weapon? It’s curling up.

Oct 13, 2015 12:16 PM EDT

Africa's Urban Waste Could Generate Valuable Source Of Electricity

A recent study revealed that Africa's urban solid waste could be used to generate a valuable source of electricity, which can be useful to millions of households.

Sep 30, 2015 07:44 AM EDT

Mushrooms May Create Environmentally Safe Batteries of the Future

Mushrooms aren't just good to eat. It turns out that they may also be useful for creating batteries. Scientists have found that portabella mushrooms may stop cell phone batteries from degrading over time.

Sep 05, 2015 08:11 AM EDT

Seasickness: New Treatment May Cure Motion Sickness with Electricity

There may now be a cure for seasickness. Scientists are developing a new treatment that may help those with motion sickness.

Aug 21, 2015 08:30 AM EDT

Graphene: Laser-Burned Wonder Material Gains Metallic Powers

Graphene is the super material of the future. Now, though, researchers have found a way to embed metallic nanoparticles in graphene and turn the material into a useful catalyst for fuel cells and other applications.

Jul 17, 2015 02:32 PM EDT

The Stanford Prison Experiment: Dr. Philip Zimbardo Looks Back On The Controversial Psychological Study

Forty-four years since the experiment first took place, a new movie on the extremely controversial study hits the big screen.

Jun 22, 2015 07:58 AM EDT

Lightning May be Controlled by Humans with Lasers in the Future

We may just be able to control lightning. Scientists have discovered a way to guide electric discharges and even steer them around obstacles by using lasers.

Jun 21, 2015 05:29 PM EDT

Access To Electronics Increases Risk Of Sleep Deprivation

New findings published in the Journal of Biological Rhythms examined how excessive use of electricity and artificial light ultimately influenced adequate rest.

Dec 05, 2014 07:27 AM EST

Electric Eels Create Taser-Like Shocks to Remotely Disable a Prey's Muscles

The electric eel can deliver enough of a shock to knock down a full-grown horse. Now, scientists have discovered that this eel actually has an electroshock system that is actually similar to that of a Taser.

Oct 22, 2014 08:11 AM EDT