Video above: Fire department warns about charging batteries after two house firesLithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this ...

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere—powering our smartphones, laptops, toys, and even e-bikes. But with holiday gifting and ...

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...

It can be difficult to disentangle everything that contributes to panic, but we know that panic is often not the right reaction. In 2016, a major consumer advocacy publication reported that ...

Do you own a smartphone, laptop, tablet, wireless headphones, gaming controllers, electric scooter, or cordless power tools? If you own or give any of these during the holidays, you are also giving a ...

A lithium-ion battery sparked a devastating fire at a New York apartment building, killing one person and injuring 17 others. Firefighters with the New York City Fire Department said the fire broke ...

Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...