Pioneering advancements in solid-state battery technology for energy storage by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Recent strides in solid-state battery technology are setting the stage for a transformative era in energy storage. These advancements hold promise for revolutionizing electric vehicles and renewable energy systems through improved performance and safety. A […]
University of Houston scientists solving meteorological mysteries on Mars by Bryan Luhn for UH News Houston TX (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing our understanding of climate and weather on Mars and providing critical insights into Earth’s atmospheric processes as well. […]
New solar material advances green hydrogen production by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Researchers in nano-scale chemistry have made a significant stride in advancing the sustainable and efficient production of hydrogen from water using solar energy. A collaborative international study led by Flinders University, with partners in South […]
Buried interface engineering drives advances in tin-lead perovskite solar cell efficiency by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 A team led by Prof. Meng Li from Henan University’s School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering has unveiled an innovative approach to overcoming stability and efficiency challenges in tin-lead (Sn-Pb) perovskite solar cells. […]
Anger as Amsterdam allows ‘ugly’ solar panels on historic canal houses By Charlotte VAN OUWERKERK Amsterdam (AFP) Dec 18, 2024 Amsterdam’s world-famous canalside houses will soon be allowed to have visible solar panels on their roofs, much to the dismay of local heritage groups, who say they will be an eyesore. The Dutch […]
DR Congo sues Apple over alleged illegal mineral exploitation By Guillaume DAUDIN Paris (AFP) Dec 17, 2024 DR Congo on Tuesday filed a criminal case against European subsidiaries of tech giant Apple, accusing them of illegally using “blood minerals” in its supply chain. The Democratic Republic of the Congo alleges that Apple has […]
