Lithium-ion batteries can catch fire because they use liquid electrolytes made of flammable organic solvents. A new ...

The tests also revealed that the ditches only develop on dunes with very fine, evenly sized sand grains. Coarser or more jagged material prevents the burrowing motion, which could explain why the ...

It began as a routine test in a controlled environment — until a chemical reaction spiraled out of control. Within minutes, invisible fumes filled the air, leaving the workers with no chance to escape ...

New solid-state batteries will be made from a new "highly durable" cathode material and will power a car for much longer than ...