Why your phone battery gets worse over time | George Zaidan
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Why your phone battery gets worse over time | George Zaidan

9:47 Aug 15, 2025
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Almost all batteries, even single-use batteries, are theoretically rechargeable. That's because the metals and other chemicals are still there in the battery. So chemically speaking, a dead battery is actually not that different from a fresh one. Then why do batteries die in the first place? And what should you do with them once they're spent? George Zaidan digs into the science of batteries. [Directed by Luisa Holanda, narrated by George Zaidan, music by Gabriel Maia]. After the talk, Sherrell reflects on the future of recycling batteries and the important role it plays is supporting sustainable energy.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April atĀ attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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