Replacing smoke alarm batteries can be a hassle. It always seems that just as soon as you've installed fresh ones, the low-battery warning is beeping at you again. Many homeowners wonder why their ...

If you’ve looked in your utility drawer lately, you may have noticed the various shapes, sizes and types of batteries that power your electronic devices. First, there are the round, non-rechargeable ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. If you’ve looked in your utility drawer lately, you may have noticed the ...