Earth is about 71 percent water. An overwhelming 97 percent of that water is found in the oceans, leaving us with only 3 percent in the form of freshwater—and much of that is frozen in the form of ...

Scientists have developed innovative aerogels for radiative cooling and electromagnetic waves absorption. Using plastic waste, the team engineered thin-film aerogels that function as thermal ...

The Department of Energy is focusing on aerogels to reduce the severity of lithium battery fires. a lab that creates the substance shares the pros and cons of this technology in creating safer EVs.

Lots of Americans are considering buying an electric vehicle, or EV. One of them is engineer John Williams, who spoke with science reporter Ari Daniel outside of an EV charging station. JOHN WILLIAMS: ...