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Why you should concentrate on this form of solar power
James McKenzie looks at the possibilities of “concentrator solar power”
New approach retrains deep neural networks to deal with changes in complex systems
Research could help us understand how weather is affected by climate change
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Read article: Laser beam diverts the path of lightning strikes
Laser beam diverts the path of lightning strikes
In the first experimental demonstration of laser-guided lightning, researchers fire a laser beam into the sky to divert the course of lightning discharges
Read article: Zig-zag lightning could be mediated by metastable oxygen
Zig-zag lightning could be mediated by metastable oxygen
Physicists may have solved enduring mystery
Read article: Satellites observe highest volcano plume ever
Satellites observe highest volcano plume ever
New work sheds light on how volcanic eruptions affect the climate and could help us better understand processes occurring in the Earth’s mesosphere
Read article: Fallen leaves help remedy iron deficiencies in plants
Fallen leaves help remedy iron deficiencies in plants
New spectroscopic measurements reveal the source of vital Fe2+ ions in soil
Read article: Meteorites have a seismic effect on Mars, revealing what lies below the surface
Meteorites have a seismic effect on Mars, revealing what lies below the surface
Impacts give scientists a better understanding of the Red Planet’s interior
Read article: Microscale structure of rock affects microseismicity at underground carbon dioxide storage site
Microscale structure of rock affects microseismicity at underground carbon dioxide storage site
New study reveals the complexity of induced seismicity from carbon sequestration
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Want to slash your energy bill? Try these record-breaking solar cells
James McKenzie examines the potential of new “tandem” solar cells
Humane solutions for the massive human migration caused by climate catastrophe
Kate Gardner reviews Nomad Century: How to Survive the Climate Upheaval by Gaia Vince
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Read article: Designing materials and systems for decarbonizing chemicals and water industries
Designing materials and systems for decarbonizing chemicals and water industries
Available to watch now, The Electrochemical Society in partnership with BioLogic and Gamry Instruments, explore developing systems using renewable electricity molecules for fuel, e...
Read article: Graduate training powers offshore renewables sector
Graduate training powers offshore renewables sector
A doctoral training centre in wind and marine energy aims to equip PhD students with the skills and knowledge needed to drive continuing expansion in the offshore renewables industry
Read article: Chemistries, materials, and processes for electrochemically mediated carbon capture
Chemistries, materials, and processes for electrochemically mediated carbon capture
Available to watch now, The Electrochemical Society, in partnership with BioLogic, explores the emerging concept of electrochemical carbon capture
Read article: Epoch or event? Defining the Anthropocene
Epoch or event? Defining the Anthropocene
Ian Randall delves into the conflicting definitions and characterization of the Anthropocene, the age of humankind’s impact on the planet
Read article: Mechanistic interrogation of battery safety
Mechanistic interrogation of battery safety
Available to watch now, a Battery Series webinar exploring the safe operation of lithium-ion batteries under operational extremes
Read article: Energy transitions and sustainable transformations in Africa
Energy transitions and sustainable transformations in Africa
Available to watch now, the IOP Publishing journal, Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability, discusses the very latest research within the energy and environmental research community
Read article: Qatar: the land where one sports pitch needs 50,000 litres of desalinated water a day
Qatar: the land where one sports pitch needs 50,000 litres of desalinated water a day
Despite the upcoming World Cup, sporting mega events and local sports clubs are inspiring environmental change
Read article: Climate tipping points: retreating from the brink and accelerating positive change
Climate tipping points: retreating from the brink and accelerating positive change
James Dacey finds out how new research into human-climate systems could help us to avert disaster
Read article: OCV hysteresis and heat evolution – studying batteries with calorimetry
OCV hysteresis and heat evolution – studying batteries with calorimetry
Available to watch now, a Battery Series webinar exploring the hysteresis and heat evolution in the open-circuit voltage of batteries
Read article: A broad review on the safety of aged lithium-ion batteries
A broad review on the safety of aged lithium-ion batteries
A Battery Series webinar, sponsored by TA Instruments – Waters and The Electrochemical Society, explore the aged cell safety of lithium-ion batteries
Read article: Capturing carbon dioxide with batteries and supercapacitors
Capturing carbon dioxide with batteries and supercapacitors
The Electrochemical Society in partnership with Hiden Analytical, explores how carbon-based supercapacitors and quinone-based batteries can be used to reversibly capture carbon dio...
Read article: Insights on thermal runaway of Li-ion cells from The Battery Failure Databank
Insights on thermal runaway of Li-ion cells from The Battery Failure Databank
A Battery Series live webinar giving you an insight into the thermal runaway of Li-ion cells from The Battery Failure Databank
Read article: The role of electrochemistry in Canada’s plan to manage nuclear waste
The role of electrochemistry in Canada’s plan to manage nuclear waste
Available to watch now, The Electrochemical Society in partnership with BioLogic and Hiden Analytical, looks at the electrochemical studies that support Canada’s plan to safely c...
Read article: Sand battery stores renewable energy, the economics of domestic heat pumps and solar panels
Sand battery stores renewable energy, the economics of domestic heat pumps and solar panels
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Read article: Cosmic muons probe the interiors of tropical cyclones
Cosmic muons probe the interiors of tropical cyclones
Imaging technique could be used to improve storm forecasts
Read article: Launching solar farms in space
Launching solar farms in space
Space-based solar power could replace fossil fuels in energy mixes
Read article: Home, green home: scientific solutions for cutting carbon and (maybe) saving money
Home, green home: scientific solutions for cutting carbon and (maybe) saving money
Margaret Harris investigates the options for ditching fossil fuels as a source of domestic heat and electricity
Read article: CERN slashes experiment time next year by 20% as energy costs bite
CERN slashes experiment time next year by 20% as energy costs bite
Heavy-ion programme at CERN will be cancelled too
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