A prototype of the green supercapacitor. Credit: Hong Liang/Texas A&M. A new plant-based supercapacitor could, in the near future, charge devices—even electric cars—within a few minutes, researchers report. The researchers say their energy storage devices are also flexible, lightweight, and cost-effective. “Integrating biomaterials into energy storage devices has been tricky […]
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The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 was nearing 150,000 on Tuesday as several states set weekly fatality records and Florida reported a one-day record for deaths. Further confirming the Sunshine State’s troubles with the coronavirus, the Miami Marlins’ season was temporarily suspended after 15 players and two staff members tested […]