A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology is being launched by the universities of Newcastle, Sheffield and Nottingham.
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Thick Electrodes’ Chemistry Matters More Than Structure for Battery Performance
Thicker battery electrodes pack in more active materials, promising higher energy density.
Study Shows Making Hydrogen with Soda Cans and Seawater is Scalable and Sustainable
Hydrogen has the potential to be a climate-friendly fuel since it doesn’t release carbon dioxide when used as an energy source.
Designing Cleaner, Greener Concrete that Absorbs Carbon Dioxide
From the mud, straw, and gypsum mixtures of ancient Egypt’s monumental pyramids to the sophisticated underwater material employed by Roman engineers in iconic structures like the Pantheon, concrete has long symbolized civilization’s resilience and ingenuity.
Study Shows How a Common Fertilizer Ingredient Benefits Plants
Lanthanides are a class of rare earth elements that in many countries are added to fertilizer as micronutrients to stimulate plant growth.
In Uganda, Deadly Landslides Force an Agricultural Reckoning
Nestled in Uganda’s Kamwanyi village on the lush western slopes of Mount Elgon — a vast, 24-million-year-old extinct volcano that straddles the border between Uganda and Kenya — Francis Gidegi’s three-acre farm benefits from fertile soils, cool mountain air, and steady rains.
