Silicon Valley guru and Sun Microsystems Inc. co-founder, Bill Joy already sees the world becoming dependent on batteries. But he thinks alkaline batteries might be the smarter way to go, rather than ...

We tested 15 AA batteries—the type typically used in digital cameras, flashlights, toys, radios, and remote controls—and ...

An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are ...

We know, we know. Generally speaking, you should try and switch your household devices over to rechargeable cells rather than using disposable alkaline batteries. But while they might seem ...

From TV remotes and game controllers, to smoke alarms and clocks, many household items regularly use single-use batteries for power. But what do you do after that single use is up? Can you just throw ...