Energy
May 28, 2026
Energy, Environment & Climate
Direct Air Capture Is Scaling Up. Can It Scale Fast Enough?
Sucking CO2 Out of Thin Air Is No Longer Science Fiction The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has been clear:…
Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells Just Set a New Efficiency Record
Breaking the Silicon Ceiling Silicon solar cells have dominated the market for decades, but they are approaching a hard physical…
April 23, 2026
Energy, Physics & Math
The Race to Commercial Fusion Power Is Heating Up in 2026
Fusion Energy Just Got Closer to Reality The National Ignition Facility’s December 2022 demonstration of fusion ignition, where a laser-driven…
April 20, 2026
Energy
Spin-Flip Solar: The Metal Complex That Could Push Solar Cells Past 130% Efficiency
Canadian breakthrough in singlet fission using spin-flip metal complexes demonstrates pathways to solar cell efficiency exceeding 130%, potentially revolutionizing photovoltaic technology and reshaping global energy infrastructure.
April 13, 2026
Energy, Tech & innovation
Solid-State Batteries Are Finally Heading to Mass Production
The Battery Breakthrough Everyone Has Been Waiting For Lithium-ion batteries have powered the electric vehicle revolution, but their limitations are…
April 06, 2026
Energy
Quantum Batteries: How Superabsorption Could Revolutionize Energy Storage
Australian researchers have successfully demonstrated a quantum battery prototype that harnesses collective quantum effects for unprecedented rapid charging. This breakthrough could revolutionize energy storage technology.
March 29, 2026
Energy
Tidal and Wave Energy: Harnessing the Power of the Ocean
Explore tidal and wave energy technology — how ocean power works, current projects worldwide, and why it could become a major clean energy source.
March 29, 2026
Energy
Geothermal Energy: Tapping Earth’s Internal Heat for Clean Power
How does geothermal energy work? Explore Earth's internal heat as a clean power source, from hot springs to enhanced geothermal systems and their massive potential.
March 29, 2026
Energy
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: Canada’s Role in the Next-Generation Nuclear Renaissance
Small modular reactors are reinventing nuclear energy. Explore SMR technology, safety advantages, and why they could be key to achieving net-zero emissions.
March 29, 2026
Energy
Hydrogen Economy: Can Green Hydrogen Fuel the Clean Energy Transition?
Hydrogen fuel could decarbonize heavy industry and transport. Explore green hydrogen production, fuel cells, storage challenges, and the hydrogen economy.