The batteries last more than 12,000 charge cycles, making them a competitive storage method that could one day dethrone lithium-ion alternatives.

The famed inventor's nickel-iron idea isn't suited for EVs, but it could help solar farms and data centers. By Andrew Paul Published Feb 11, 2026 12:05 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily ...

A team co-led by UCLA has revived an Edison-style nickel-iron battery that charges in seconds and survives 12,000 cycles, turning a century‑old curiosity into a serious option for long‑term energy ...

The battery won't power cars as the famous inventor intended, but it's still got a lot of potential. Reading time 3 minutes Great minds often think ahead of their time. This was certainly true for ...