Science Alert: Scientists who developed lithium-ion batteries were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for creating ‘a rechargeable world’

John Goodenough — the oldest Nobel Prize laureate — M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino will share the prize. The lightweight batteries make portable electronics possible, including mobile phones, pacemakers and electric cars.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Science Alert Oct 9, 5:55 AM     Scientists who developed lithium-ion batteries were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for creating 'a rechargeable world' John Goodenough — the oldest Nobel Prize laureate — M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino will share the prize. The lightweight batteries make portable electronics possible, including mobile phones, pacemakers and electric cars. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071