(Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images) A breakthrough battery technology could vastly improve the safety of batteries used for electric vehicles (EVs) and could enhance the stability of energy grids, scientists say. Researchers made the breakthrough while developing solid-state sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries, which could one day supplement and replace the lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries used in many everyday devices today. Solid-state sodium batteries could be safer, cheaper, more powerfu...

A Chinese operator works next to a French operator at the AESC factory in northern France – Copyright AFP/File – Etienne BALMER France is developing domestic production of electric vehicle batteries with an eye on industrial independence but Asian experts are proving key in launching operations. In the Verkor factory outside the northern city of Dunkirk, which will be inaugurated on Thursday, foreign specialists, notably from South Korea and Malaysia, are training the local staff. Ve...

An article from Dive Brief Turner Construction and SPC Construction have begun work on the city’s first progressive design-build project, according to a spokesperson. Published Dec. 9, 2025 Rendering of the $1.7 billion Battery Park City resilience project in New York City, N.Y. Courtesy of Turner Construction This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction on a $1.7 billion resiliency megaproject in New York City will advance following a project...

Over two years since launching its first over-ear headphones, Fairphone has a new version of its Fairbuds XL. The second-generation Fairbuds XL bring an updated design and new drivers, though the modular aspect remains. Fairbuds XL Gen 2 The new 40mm dynamic drivers are backwards compatible with the original Fairbuds XL, meaning users with the older model can also enjoy the updated drivers and sound tuning. Fairphone will sell the left driver assembly for €61.95 and the right one for €39.95....

Lava launched the Lava Play Ultra in August, and today, the brand unveiled the Play Max as the latest addition to the Play Series. Lava Play Ultra 5G These are the best offers from our affiliate partners. We may get a commission from qualifying sales. 128GB 8GB RAM ₹ 14,499 Show all prices The Lava Play Max is aimed at the “modern youth who juggle studies, social media, entertainment and gaming.” It’s powered by the Dimensity 7300 SoC, runs “clean Android 15” fo...

Apple’s iPhone 17, Google’s Pixel 10, and Samsung’s S25 are all pushing boundaries in performance, AI, and camera technology. But which smartphone is the best to buy in 2025? For this article, we have analysed their specs, design, displays, battery life, and AI features.  Design and display iPhone 17: Apple refines its aerospace-grade titanium frame with slimmer bezels and a Dynamic Island 2.0. The 6.9-inch ProMotion OLED with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz hits 3000 nits peak brightn...

Malaysia’s largest carmaker, Perodua, rolled out its first homegrown electric vehicle, the QV-E, on December 1. The QV-E is positioned as a national milestone in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s drive to localize EV technology, expand domestic supply chains, and reduce reliance on foreign automakers. The sportback EV, in development since 2023 at a cost of MYR 800 million (USD 194 million), uses a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery manufactured by China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (C...

The ALIA CX300 can carry around 200-square-feet of cargo on medium distance flights. Credit: BETA / Brian Jenkins Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Air New Zealand has cleared its runways to test both all-electric and hydrogen-powered planes. Although in its early stages, the four-month “intensive proving program” may help one day usher in a new era of sustainable flight. Aircraft remain some of the biggest sources of ve...