Scrap metal, one of the Philadelphia area’s biggest shipping products, has been piling up in area scrapyards since June 4 ...

The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose a dangerous new threat to firefighters. They burn hotter and longer — and many fire departments may ...

Today, most rechargeable batteries are made from lithium ions, but sodium-ion alternatives could make battery tech much ...

Small batteries that power our everyday gadgets can cause big problems. Lithium-ion battery fires are becoming more of a common occurrence, often because they're improperly disposed of.

Since the early 2000s, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the predominant rechargeable power source for many mobile ...

Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything we use today—smartphones, laptops, tablets, toothbrushes, and even electric cars. These rechargeable tools have revolutionized modern life, but they often ...

Lithium-ion batteries are miraculous. They’re strong enough to run a vehicle, and they can be recharged at any outlet. Their commercial debut, in 1991, and popularization over the next two decades, ...