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05/12/2024
Researchers at Macquarie University have developed a new software package capable of accurately modelling the way waves are scattered when they meet complex configurations of particles. Keep reading to discover more...
04/12/2024
A recent breakthrough by a team from Waseda University and Yanmar Holdings could introduce a new approach to low-temperature ammonia conversion - potentially revolutionising the green energy industry. Keep reading to find out more...
03/12/2024
An AI model created at MIT that can predict the crystal structures from X-ray diffraction data could accelerate materials research for applications in batteries, magnets, and other applications. Find out more with The Lab...
04/10/2024
Transitioning from fossil fuels to alternative, and importantly renewable, energy sources remains a critical concern within scientific research; both to protect the availability of resources, and to prevent further harm to the environment.
03/10/2024
According to the UN Environment Programme, the building and construction industry is responsible for approximately 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions, in particular due to the production of cement, steel and aluminium.
02/10/2024
Rare earth elements (REEs) are vital for the production and manufacture of alternative energy solutions, from electric vehicles motors to wind turbine magnets – which has ramped up the demand for these relatively scarce materials.
01/10/2024
Seawater is home to millions of different microorganisms, including bacteria, algae, and even fungi. Therefore, if you leave something submerged for long enough, it’s unsurprising that it starts to develop a type of film from contact with these tiny lifeforms.
27/09/2024
Cement and concrete production are responsible for approximately 8% of global greenhouse emissions. With this unavoidable figure, scientists and engineers are continually looking for innovative ways to reduce concrete carbon emissions.
26/09/2024
One of the most common ways to handle hazardous material waste and keep it from causing more harm is to store it deep below the ground. This method is also one of the available ways to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere until it can be reused or disposed of in a different way.
25/09/2024
In an exciting world-first, Rio Tinto is set to put a new method of carbon-free aluminium smelting through real-world testing conditions. Working alongside the Québec government, this British-Australian mining company will construct and install the new technology at their Arvida smelter in Québec.