Author Archives: jtimmer@arstechnica.com (John Timmer)

Desalination: is this as good as it gets?

The US may have hit peak water back in the 1970s, but it continues to struggle to meet the water needs of a growing population. And elsewhere, many nations are attempting to provide their citizens with a reliable source … Continue reading

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Electrode lets lithium batteries charge in just two minutes

Batteries are an essential part of most modern gadgets, and their role is expected to expand as they’re incorporated into vehicles and the electric grid itself. But batteries can’t move charge as quickly as some competing devi… Continue reading

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