Natron Energy will cease operations Wednesday due to unresolved funding issues. The planned $1.4B battery factory in Edgecombe County remains undeveloped. North Carolina withheld $51.7M in incentives ...

Two years ago, sodium-ion battery pioneer Natron Energy was busy preparing its specially formulated sodium batteries for mass production. The company slipped a little past its 2023 kickoff plans, but ...

I’m Brian Gordon, tech reporter for The News & Observer, and this is Open Source, a weekly newsletter on business, labor and technology in North Carolina. Bob Pike hesitated before saying that Natron ...

First company to achieve commercial-scale production of sodium-ion batteries in the U.S. Founded in 2012, Natron manufactures high-performance sodium-ion batteries which outperform lithium-ion ...

In Tanzania, an otherworldly lake feels like it belongs on Mars, given its vibrant red color. The lake is not particularly deep, which may pique visitors’ curiosity and encourage them to wade into the ...

Lake Natron in Tanzania presents a striking paradox. Its vibrant red waters, heated by volcanic activity, are deadly to many creatures. Yet, this harsh environment is the sole breeding ground for East ...