Rare metalloid quadruples lifespan of lithium-sulfur batteries

Among the promising alternatives to today's energy storage technologies are lithium-sulfur batteries, though they tend to quickly degrade and die. A new design promises to change that through the integration of a rare metalloid called tellurium.

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GPS notches up 25 years of telling us where to go

The Global Position System (GPS) has turned 25 years old. Operated by the US Space Force, the constellation of navigational satellites went fully operational on April 27, 1995, though US Space Command made the formal announcement in July of that year.

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Fisker Force-E off-roader will make a mean electric camper car

The Force-E package brings an aggressive off-road stance to Fisker's upcoming electric Ocean SUV, previewing a rescue vehicle that could quite easily become another in the growing legion of next-gen electric camper rigs.

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