Structure and dynamics Research update Hydrogen storage goes metal-free New low-cost materials could accelerate the drive towards hydrogen vehicles
Renewables Research update Gadget recharging goes wireless Electromagnetic coupling could charge laptops and mobile phones over the air Read article: Gadget recharging goes wireless
Transport properties Research update Top hydrogen-storing polymer revealed Korean physicists discover a polymer that shows great promise for hydrogen fuel cells Read article: Top hydrogen-storing polymer revealed
Renewables Research update Great balls of lightning Scientists make ball lightning in the lab for the first time Read article: Great balls of lightning
Renewables Opinion and reviews Nuclear questions The benefits of nuclear power Read article: Nuclear questions
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Nanocrystals enhance photovoltaics A new type of solar cell combines the advantages of organic and inorganic designs Read article: Nanocrystals enhance photovoltaics
Renewables Research update Power walking Scientists in the US have made a back-pack that can generate electricity while you walk Read article: Power walking
Renewables Research update New look for hydrogen storage Novel technique involves layers of graphite Read article: New look for hydrogen storage
Renewables Research update Propane powers fuel cells Self-heating device offers new possibilities for portable devices Read article: Propane powers fuel cells
Transport properties Research update A new type of solar cell Japanese researchers have developed a photoelectric device that can also store energy Read article: A new type of solar cell
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