Scientists find out how to make phone batteries last longer

The lithium-ion battery is commonly found in phones and computers Scientists have discovered how to make the batteries commonly found in everyday tech gadgets perform better. A lithium-ion battery, which is used in everything from mobile phones to our cars, is usually charged up soon after it is first made. That first charge is key as it decides how long the battery will work for and when it will eventually deteriorate.

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