#battery-technology
9 episodes
#2537: Why Your Home Battery Shrinks Without Degrading
Your battery isn't degrading as fast as you think—software, temperature, and inverter limits are the real thieves.
#2252: Why Lithium-Ion Won (And What's Next)
How the physics of lithium made it the king of batteries, and the engineering breakthroughs—from silicon anodes to solid-state cells—that are pushi...
#2124: The Flashlight You Actually Need
Most cheap flashlights fail when you need them most. Here’s what to buy instead.
#1937: Debunking Battery Myths: Memory Effect and the 80% Rule
The "memory effect" is dead. Here's why charging to 80% is the new rule for phone and EV battery longevity.
#1935: The Charger Graveyard: How to Avoid Buying a Fire Hazard
Stop plugging in mystery chargers! Learn how to spot safe, smart chargers that won't fry your batteries—or your house.
#1933: Building a Phone Chain to Signal Underground
Old phones can create a lifeline when signals fail, but physics and hardware impose harsh limits.
#784: The Hidden Cost of Labeling Fever
Stop feeding your power-hungry tools a diet of alkalines. Learn how to switch your whole home to sustainable, high-performance rechargeables.
#541: The Hidden Rules That Move Your Batteries
Why are loose batteries a "no-go" for shipping? Herman and Corn explore the volatile science and strict laws behind lithium-ion logistics.
#510: The Hidden Costs of the Electric Vehicle Revolution
Are electric vehicles truly green? From 1900s dominance to the ethics of cobalt mining, we explore the complex reality of the EV revolution.