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The main purpose of batteries is twofold: either to store energy for later, and to give off energy when you need it. This happens thanks to chemical reactions inside the cell. How does temperature...
Zinc air hearing aid batteries provide a longer, more steady flow of power - if you use them correctly. How do hearing aid batteries work exactly? And more importantly: how do you get the most out of...
The new school year has kicked off. Students all over the world have returned to school after a long summer holiday. Except for children and young people who are temporarily confined to their bed due...
What makes a battery a good battery? It depends on how you use it. How do you get the most out of your batteries? What measures can you take to improve your batteries’ performance? Read on to find...
With the first day of school behind us, back to school is all you and your student might be thinking of. Luckily, it’s never too late to still get some supplies for the new school year. Their go-to...
If you have a tv remote, a torch or a toy race car, you’ve definitively come to find out what hap-pens when you leave your batteries in for too long. A white, powdery crust leaks out of them, making...
Today, there is a worldwide ban on mercury in batteries. A good measure, given their high toxicity and harmful effects to the environment. But why were mercury batteries used in the first place? And...
Do you have a battery powered device in your home? Probably a few. Don’t be tempted to put in whatever battery you come across first, though. It’s always best to find out what the best battery for...
Using a battery is usually pretty straightforward. Sometimes, however, a little guesswork is needed to really get the most out of your battery. How do you store batteries? Can you mix different...
What if you would win a trip to Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas? Thanks to our renewed collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, you can bring the odds in your favour. Last year, the promotion campaign...
In today’s world, toys and batteries are happily married. Mobile devices and other battery toys have become increasingly popular. Right now, almost one in five toys at home is battery-operated....
Batteries have come a long way. Over the years, improved technology and better design have made them a very safe and practical power source. However, they’re not completely harmless if handled...