It says it right on the side of every alkaline battery – do not attempt to recharge. By which of course the manufacturer means don’t try to force electrons back into the cell. But [Cody ...

and resting until batteries die), a top-rated Energizer lithium took 609 shots; the best of the alkalines, a Duracell, 76 shots; and the lowest-rated alkaline, just 49 shots. Our flashlight test ...

We place batteries inside remote controls, toys (like the ones that light up or make sounds), wireless keyboards and mouses, wall clocks, and smoke detectors. Let’s take a look inside a single-use ...