Lithium-ion batteries find use in way more applications than standard alkaline batteries. The best part is that you don't need to throw out lithium-ion batteries when they're depleted, you can simply ...

The batteries can become unstable at the end of their useful life, or if they sit in a hot environment or get jostled around ...

It's rare for a rechargeable battery to cause problems for the user. Some 1,500 fires and 5,000 overheating incidents are attributed to rechargeable batteries yearly. Don't use any gadget that's ...

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 ...

Emergency services were called to Glasgow city centre on Sunday to attend a huge fire at a vape shop. More than 200 firefighters were at the scene as the blaze tore through Union Street, destroying a ...

Changing just one of the materials used in lithium-ion batteries could prevent the uncontrollable fires that erupt if they are pierced or bent, and mass production of these safer batteries could begin ...

Paradise authorities responded to two residential fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in the past week, leading to safety ...

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Emergency officials are warning about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after a house fire in Lenoir County was traced to one that wasn’t even in use or being charged.

We've gotten pretty good at making batteries that hold a lot of power. Unfortunately, we've been less good at making ones that don't eventually corrode, catch fire, or poison the ground they end up in ...