Experimental studies of the fluid dynamics of small- and large-scale stratified-thermal-storage tanks demonstrate that inherent flow near the tank sidewalls increases mixing of the hot and cold fluid layers and decreases the energy storage efficiency.

In this Perspective, antimony selenide (Sb${}_2$Se${}_3$) is explored as a promising material for solar cells by considering key lessons learned from CdTe. Despite challenges, research and development efforts could make Sb${}_2$Se${}_3$ a competitive player in the solar energy industry.

Experimental studies of the fluid dynamics of small- and large-scale stratified-thermal-storage tanks demonstrate that inherent flow near the tank sidewalls increases mixing of the hot and cold fluid layers and decreases the energy storage efficiency.

Theory and experiment are combined in unveiling a class of solar cell materials in an effort to improve power conversion efficiency.

Toward unlocking the mysteries of power grid dynamics, a physics-inspired machine learning model reveals hidden dependencies and enables precise probabilistic predictions in the power system of continental Europe.

A first-principles approach is used to predict the thermoelectric performance of a metal halide with low-dimensional connectivity, providing insight into structure-property relationships.

The intercalation voltage profile of a disordered rocksalt cathode with site disorder and complex redox chemistry is modeled with advanced computational methods.

This work uses ladder circuits and continuum modeling to describe the impedance of a porous electrode in an electrolyte reservoir, with implications for modeling supercapacitor, battery, and fuel cell electrodes.

To safeguard electric power grids from random failures and cyberattacks, a reinforcement learning approach is developed using linear temporal logic to efficiently allocate limited resources, promising improved defense for critical cyberphysical systems.

An efficient electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction, made using a straightforward process with low-cost materials, brings us closer to affordable fuel cells without expensive metals like platinum.

The transport dynamics of photoexcited electrons in an iron-gold model system are studied with a combination of advanced experimental and computational methods, revealing transport mechanisms with implications for efficient light-energy conversion technologies.

Using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and ab-initio simulations, this study reveals the changes in electronic structure upon discharge for Li${}_x$CoO${}_2$, an archetypal cathode material for lithium-ion batteries.

This study uses simulations and transient capacitance measurements to explore ion migration in halide perovskite photovoltaic devices, demonstrating that device properties significantly impact the interpretation of capacitance transients.

Toward optimizing the performance of all-polymer organic solar cells, a versatile experimental approach is employed in which polystyrene helps stabilize the structure of the active layer and reduce defects that lead to trap states.

Using explicit interface simulations, this study demonstrates that selected anionic clusters can kinetically stabilize the electrode-electrolyte interface in a solid-state battery by forming stable interphases.

In the pursuit of advancing particle physics and gaining deeper insights into the Higgs boson, proposals for electron-positron colliders are being examined. This Perspective takes a closer look at one such collider, the Cool Copper Collider, and introduces strategies aimed at minimizing its carbon footprint, while also conducting a thoughtful comparison with other Higgs factories.