Even something as simple as placing your laptop on a soft surface like a bed, couch, or pillow can trap heat and quietly damage the battery over time. Overheating isn't just bad for the battery. It ...

Researchers at China’s Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering have found a way to restore the energy density of old Lithium-Ion batteries by heating them to over 150°C.… Rechargeable ...

Over the last two decades or so, there's been a significant shift in the way that battery-powered devices are rolled out. These days, it's rare for anything particularly substantial, like handheld ...