Spacewalking astronauts closing in on final battery swaps outside International Space Station
NASA's Bob Behnken and Chris Cassidy ventured out on their third spacewalk over the past few weeks.
Jul 17, 2020, 01:00 AM IST
Apple may offer rebate to users who bought full-price batteries: Report
The tech giant used software updates to slow down the performance of some iPhones.
Feb 08, 2018, 00:00 AM IST
Scientists develop safer flexible lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have become the energy storage method of choice for consumer electronics and military and aerospace systems alike.
Nov 11, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
Share technology for manufacturing Lithium-ion batteries for vehicles, says govt to ISRO
Over half a dozen major automobile companies have already approached ISRO for the technology, as they are keen to produce the indigenous Lithium-ion batteries.
Apr 09, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
Scientists create safer lithium-ion batteries
In a recent research, scientists have discovered a safe alternative to the flammable liquid electrolytes used in lithium-ion batteries.
Dec 16, 2016, 22:54 PM IST
Wow! This tech could give you week's battery in single charge
The company, in partnership with an "emerging" smartphone manufacturer, is working to bring hydrogen fuel cell technology to mobile devices that could give more life to batteries in a single charge.
Feb 10, 2016, 15:09 PM IST
New low-cost battery to store renewable energy
The new device's energy density was also found close to that of lithium-ion batteries.
Nov 05, 2015, 18:20 PM IST
New tech produces lighter, long-lasting batteries from silicon
The new silicon battery technology promises a 40 to 60 per cent increase in energy density, which is important for consumers with smartphones, smart homes and smart wearables.
Oct 27, 2015, 18:57 PM IST
New tech produces lighter, long-lasting batteries from silicon
Researchers have developed a new silicon-based anode that could pave the way for lighter and long-lasting lithium-ion batteries which could be used for everything from electronic devices to electric cars.
Oct 27, 2015, 18:55 PM IST
New technology to make cellphone batteries cheaper
Lithium-ion batteries, ubiquitous in devices ranging from cell phones to laptop computers and electric cars, may soon have a cheaper and sustainable alternative as researchers have shown that potassium can work with graphite in a potassium-ion battery.
Oct 07, 2015, 12:34 PM IST
