Though they may look smooth, standard silicon wafers used for solar cells feature tiny pyramidal structures about two micrometres high.
Enhanced Tandem Solar Cells Set New Standard in Converting Light Into Electricity
articles
A Sea of Ancient Ice
Scientists dust off historical accounts to tackle a long-standing Arctic mystery.
NASA Finds Ex-Tropical Cyclone 21S Affecting Australia’s Pilbara Coast
NASA’s Terra satellite passed over the Southern Indian Ocean and provided forecasters with a visible image of Ex-Tropical Cyclone 21S.
Increased Greenhouse-Gas Emissions Due to Abrupt Permafrost Thaw
In a new study, researchers show that abrupt thaw could increase emissions by 40 percent.
New Flood Damage Framework Helps Planners Prepare for Sea-Level Rise
Scientists agree that sea levels will continue to rise this century, but projections beyond 2050 are much more uncertain regarding exactly how much higher ocean levels will be by 2100.
Melting Glaciers Will Challenge Some Salmon Populations and Benefit Others
A new Simon Fraser University-led study looking at the effects that glacier retreat will have on western North American Pacific salmon predicts that while some salmon populations may struggle, others may benefit.
