How an accidental discovery made this year could change the world

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How an accidental discovery made this year could change the world - Big Think​

A lucky discovery involving lithium-sulfur batteries has a legitimate chance to revolutionize how we power our world.​

  • Scientists have discovered a chemical phase of sulfur that stops battery degradation. They were so shocked by the discovery that they checked 100 times to ensure the result was real.
  • As with most accidental discoveries, the scientists haven’t yet figured out what is actually happening. So further research is needed.
  • If successful, lithium-sulfur batteries could give electric vehicles a range of thousands of miles.
 
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