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Nanophysics Aug 4, 2016

New X-Ray microscopy technique reveals nanoscale secrets of rechargeable batteries

Better batteries that charge quickly and last a long time are a brass ring for engineers. But despite decades of research and innovation, a fundamental understanding of exactly how batteries work at the smallest of scales ...

Energy & Green Tech Aug 3, 2016

The electricity market's not doing a great job – here's how to improve it

The past three weeks have seen considerable discussion of Australia's wholesale electricity market, driven largely by severe price spikes in South Australia. Hugh Saddler, writing last week on The Conversation, and the Climate ...

Energy & Green Tech Aug 2, 2016

Team develops semi-transparent solar cells with thermal mirror capability

Modern architects prefer to build exteriors designed with glass mainly from artistic or cost perspectives. Scientists, however, go one step further and see opportunities from its potential ability to harness solar energy. ...

Materials Science Jun 27, 2016

Tough new hydrogel hybrid doesn't dry out

If you leave a cube of Jell-O on the kitchen counter, eventually its water will evaporate, leaving behind a shrunken, hardened mass—hardly an appetizing confection. The same is true for hydrogels. Made mostly of water, these ...

Hi Tech & Innovation Jun 23, 2016

Autonomous shuttles start giving rides in Sion

Autonomous shuttles will make history in Switzerland today when they begin carrying passengers in the historical district of Sion, the largest city in the Canton of Valais. Two vehicles will wend their way along the edge ...

Energy & Green Tech Jun 23, 2016

Engineers look for a cool way to make AC units an affordable snap

Engineers Chuck Booten and Jon Winkler experienced their first "Ah-ha!" moment together about three years ago as they were testing window air conditioners for an Energy Department project. The two National Renewable Energy ...

Energy & Green Tech Jun 20, 2016

How does your smart city grow?

The Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction is building on advances in sensing technology to learn everything possible about a city's infrastructure – its tunnels, roads, bridges, sewers and power supplies – in order ...

Ecology Jun 17, 2016

Researchers developing nanotechnology-based applications of hexanal for agriculture

Bananas, mangoes and papayas: these tender tropical fruits are in high demand in export markets and an important livelihood source for producers. But freshness is key because these fruits spoil quickly and damage easily. ...

Social Sciences Jun 15, 2016

Researcher discusses 'functional stupidity'—when smart people are discouraged from thinking at work

Functional stupidity in the workplace is best described as when smart people are discouraged to think and reflect at work. The ramifications can ultimately be catastrophic, leading to organisational collapse, financial meltdown ...

Consumer & Gadgets Jun 13, 2016

The Latest: Siri updated in artificial-intelligence rivalry

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