A commercial nuclear battery from City Labs. A Betavoltaic cell is a device that uses a radioactive source of beta particles and a semiconductor p-n junction to generate electricity. Tritium ...

A single-cell battery that is used to power wristwatches, computer clocks, hearing aids and other small devices. Also called a "coin cell," button cells look like small, squat silver cans from ...

"If it is suspected that a button cell has been swallowed, children should be examined in a clinic immediately," advises Professor Hensel. Button cells are small, round battery cells.

Rechargeable coin cell batteries are great for all your small projects. They look exactly like regular coin-cell batteries, but in a shocking turn of events you can recharge these little guys.

Button batteries have disturbing hazards to the safety of your children and household if not disposed of properly. We share ...

Larger than normal cell sizes and pure lead plates offer more capacity as well, meaning you can spend more time on the water before you begin to notice any battery fade in the trolling motor prop ...

Faith is a writer whose work has been featured in EcoWatch and Today’s Homeowner. She holds economics and English degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and likes to ...

A charged battery is a happy battery. Keeping your car’s battery properly charged is essential to long life and reliability. When you drive, your car’s charging system keeps your battery ...

Is your phone, tablet, or laptop typically in the battery red zone before the day's end? These portable chargers and power banks give you the most boost when you're out of juice. I’m a Mobile ...

When considering daily procedures, partial charging is just fine for lithium-ion batteries and can benefit cell longevity. To understand why it’s important to appreciate how a battery charges.

Cell membranes protect and organize cells. All cells have an outer plasma membrane that regulates not only what enters the cell, but also how much of any given substance comes in. Unlike ...

Most cell signals are chemical in nature. For example, prokaryotic organisms have sensors that detect nutrients and help them navigate toward food sources. In multicellular organisms, growth ...