Fungi could be used to power batteries in remote regions thanks to a new breakthrough by Swiss researchers. Their fungal ...

Electric motors can seem very mysterious! How do they use electricity to start rotating? Let's break it down step by step to understand how it works. Topics covered in this video: circuits, current, ...

From kinetic and potential to chemical and sound, various forms of energy exist on our planet. Each has its own properties and fuel processes that make aspects of life possible, including driving a ...

The tiny device generates electricity from the air in a way that resembles how clouds make the electricity we see in lightning bolts. Veysel Altun / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images With a new ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The first documentation of static electricity dates back to 600 BCE ...

Water droplets falling through a tube have generated enough electricity to power 12 LED lights. Such an approach could one day be used in roof-based systems to harvest lots of clean power from rain.

Utility Salt River Project is considering developing a giant hydropower battery-storage project in the watershed northeast of Phoenix, and a bill signed by President Joe Biden puts that a step closer ...

An innovative proposal has just gained traction in LA: transforming the constant movement of the sea into clean, affordable electricity. This is the proposal for the city’s port, where the first wave ...

Solar panels use sunlight to generate electricity, but they can do it around the clock, even when the sun isn't shining. Here's how. Solar energy is one of the most accessible and cleanest forms of ...

This article was taken from the November 2014 issue of WIRED magazine. Be the first to read WIRED's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...