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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...
From voltaic piles to advanced mercury-free alkaline batteries: the battery has come a long way. What began as an experiment, developed into an indispensable item in our world. Today, batteries are...
Zink-Luft-Hörgerätbatterien bieten einen längeren und gleichmäßigeren Stromfluss, wenn sie richtig verwendet werden. Wie genau funktionieren Hörgerätbatterien? Und noch wichtiger: Wie holen Sie das...
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....