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Power Banks Can No More Be Used On Flights. Check New Aviation Safety Rules
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said that power banks and spare batteries will be allowed only in hand luggage and cannot be stored in overhead compartments.
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Battery Breakthrough Uses New Carbon Material to Boost Stability and Charging Speeds
Researchers have redesigned carbon molecules in batteries, creating a covalently bridged fullerene framework that stores lithium more safely and stably. The innovation could enable faster charging, higher energy density, and longer-lasting batteries, benefiting electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable-energy storage. Real-world implem...
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Magnetic Control of Lithium Enables Safer, High-Capacity “Dream Battery” Without Explosion Risk
POSTECH researchers have developed a “dream battery” using magnetic control of lithium to prevent dendrite formation. The hybrid anode stores lithium safely, offers four times the capacity of graphite, and sustains stable cycling, creating a safer high-energy solution for EVs and energy storage.
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Can You Carry An Electric Toothbrush On Flights?
If you or your kids use an electric toothbrush, here is a simple guide to understand whether you can carry it on flights or not.
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Scientists Develop Two-Level Strategy to Power Next-Gen Lithium–Sulphur Batteries
Researchers at Chung-Ang University have developed a dual-level engineering strategy combining porous carbon nanofibers and cobalt single-atom catalysts. The design enhances redox reactions, reduces material loss, and improves the lifespan of lithium–sulfur batteries, offering major benefits for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
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Man Set On Fire In Airport Lounge After Power Bank Explodes Inside Pocket
A 50-year-old man caught fire at Melbourne International Airport after a lithium power bank exploded in his pocket at 11am local time on Thursday, leaving him with significant burns on his leg and fingers.
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Power Bank Blast At Melbourne Airport Lounge Sets Man On Fire
Soon after the accident, the airport staff helped the injured man into a shower before paramedics arrived to treat his injuries
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Viral Video Shows Fire Erupt In Air China's Flight, Leading To Emergency Landing
A video of the incident shows passengers panicking as crew members rush to control the fire caused by the lithium battery.
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Scientists Develop Self-Healing Technology for Safer, Longer-Lasting EV Batteries
Researchers have developed a self-healing layer for all-solid-state lithium batteries, enhancing their safety, performance, and longevity. The innovation could power safer electric vehicles and sustainable grid storage while reducing manufacturing complexity.
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Cabinet Approves Rs 1,500 Crore Scheme To Boost Critical Mineral Recycling
The Cabinet on Wednesday gave its go-ahead to a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals in the country.
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New Battery Tech May Double EV Range and Safety, Researchers in China Claim
A team in China has unveiled a lithium battery design with over 600 Wh/kg energy density—double that of Tesla’s best batteries. If scalable, the breakthrough could revolutionise electric vehicles, extend driving ranges, and improve safety. Researchers caution that it remains a proof-of-concept requiring more real-world testing before mass adopt...
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Ola's Indigenous Cell, Lithium-Ion Battery, Ready: CEO Bhavish Aggarwal To NDTV
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Monday said the company has begun integrating its indigenously developed lithium-ion batteries into its vehicles.
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Self-Adaptive Electrolytes Expand Stability for Fast-Charging High-Energy Batteries
University of Maryland researchers have designed self-adaptive electrolytes that dynamically expand their stability during charging, enabling safer and faster high-energy batteries. Inspired by the “salting-out” effect, the approach has shown improved performance in both lithium-metal and zinc-metal cells, paving the way for next-generation ene...
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Chinese Firm Unveils World's First Humanoid Robot Capable Of Changing Own Battery
The robot uses a 48-volt lithium battery in a dual-battery system, allowing it to walk for two hours or stand for four hours before needing a recharge.
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Meet Walker S2: The Self-Sufficient Humanoid Robot with Swappable Battery Tech
UBTECH’s Walker S2 is a humanoid robot that can replace its own battery, reducing human intervention. Ideal for automation in industries and customer service, this 2025 innovation sets a new benchmark in robotics with its smart energy management and autonomous charging capabilities.
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Power Banks Can No More Be Used On Flights. Check New Aviation Safety Rules
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said that power banks and spare batteries will be allowed only in hand luggage and cannot be stored in overhead compartments.
-
Battery Breakthrough Uses New Carbon Material to Boost Stability and Charging Speeds
Researchers have redesigned carbon molecules in batteries, creating a covalently bridged fullerene framework that stores lithium more safely and stably. The innovation could enable faster charging, higher energy density, and longer-lasting batteries, benefiting electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable-energy storage. Real-world implem...
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Magnetic Control of Lithium Enables Safer, High-Capacity “Dream Battery” Without Explosion Risk
POSTECH researchers have developed a “dream battery” using magnetic control of lithium to prevent dendrite formation. The hybrid anode stores lithium safely, offers four times the capacity of graphite, and sustains stable cycling, creating a safer high-energy solution for EVs and energy storage.
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Can You Carry An Electric Toothbrush On Flights?
If you or your kids use an electric toothbrush, here is a simple guide to understand whether you can carry it on flights or not.
-
Scientists Develop Two-Level Strategy to Power Next-Gen Lithium–Sulphur Batteries
Researchers at Chung-Ang University have developed a dual-level engineering strategy combining porous carbon nanofibers and cobalt single-atom catalysts. The design enhances redox reactions, reduces material loss, and improves the lifespan of lithium–sulfur batteries, offering major benefits for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
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Man Set On Fire In Airport Lounge After Power Bank Explodes Inside Pocket
A 50-year-old man caught fire at Melbourne International Airport after a lithium power bank exploded in his pocket at 11am local time on Thursday, leaving him with significant burns on his leg and fingers.
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Power Bank Blast At Melbourne Airport Lounge Sets Man On Fire
Soon after the accident, the airport staff helped the injured man into a shower before paramedics arrived to treat his injuries
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Viral Video Shows Fire Erupt In Air China's Flight, Leading To Emergency Landing
A video of the incident shows passengers panicking as crew members rush to control the fire caused by the lithium battery.
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Scientists Develop Self-Healing Technology for Safer, Longer-Lasting EV Batteries
Researchers have developed a self-healing layer for all-solid-state lithium batteries, enhancing their safety, performance, and longevity. The innovation could power safer electric vehicles and sustainable grid storage while reducing manufacturing complexity.
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Cabinet Approves Rs 1,500 Crore Scheme To Boost Critical Mineral Recycling
The Cabinet on Wednesday gave its go-ahead to a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals in the country.
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New Battery Tech May Double EV Range and Safety, Researchers in China Claim
A team in China has unveiled a lithium battery design with over 600 Wh/kg energy density—double that of Tesla’s best batteries. If scalable, the breakthrough could revolutionise electric vehicles, extend driving ranges, and improve safety. Researchers caution that it remains a proof-of-concept requiring more real-world testing before mass adopt...
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Ola's Indigenous Cell, Lithium-Ion Battery, Ready: CEO Bhavish Aggarwal To NDTV
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Monday said the company has begun integrating its indigenously developed lithium-ion batteries into its vehicles.
-
Self-Adaptive Electrolytes Expand Stability for Fast-Charging High-Energy Batteries
University of Maryland researchers have designed self-adaptive electrolytes that dynamically expand their stability during charging, enabling safer and faster high-energy batteries. Inspired by the “salting-out” effect, the approach has shown improved performance in both lithium-metal and zinc-metal cells, paving the way for next-generation ene...
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Chinese Firm Unveils World's First Humanoid Robot Capable Of Changing Own Battery
The robot uses a 48-volt lithium battery in a dual-battery system, allowing it to walk for two hours or stand for four hours before needing a recharge.
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Meet Walker S2: The Self-Sufficient Humanoid Robot with Swappable Battery Tech
UBTECH’s Walker S2 is a humanoid robot that can replace its own battery, reducing human intervention. Ideal for automation in industries and customer service, this 2025 innovation sets a new benchmark in robotics with its smart energy management and autonomous charging capabilities.
