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Evaporating gain

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Hemispherical solar cells produce more electricity. Solar modules installed on facades or outside windows also allow for increased energy generation, albeit their weight is...
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Separate conversion

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A membrane filters wastewater and runs on its own electricity. Inspiration, perhaps, for a US research team, which has created a solar panel from...
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Independent bonding

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Waste wood isn’t just suitable as a sustainable polystyrene substitute. Now, a Finnish research team has created an alternative to petroleum-based resin using sawdust...
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Preventing the spread

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Minerals found in kidney stones are making chipboard less flammable. The last thing anyone needs is for their EV battery to go on fire....
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Binding seal

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Paper could replace polystyrene packaging. In Germany, meanwhile, a research team has been developing a process whereby paper bags are made without adhesives. Materials...
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Liquid signals

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A protective film from seagrass shows whether food has spoiled. Now, a Texas-based research team is looking at how to detect substances in liquid...
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Steady supply

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Onions protect solar modules, securing their long-term output. Hemispherical solar cells could deliver even more electricity. Now a Norwegian startup’s system is enabling homeowners...
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Microscopic stability

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New magnetic molecules could increase hard-drives’ storage capacity. But when it comes to storage density, there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Cue the...
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Efficient binding

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Crustaceans make conductive gel in zinc-ion batteries more environmentally-friendly. And now a Toronto-based university research team has likewise found inspiration in nature while developing...
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Transferable traces

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A biodegradable battery made from paper already exists. Meanwhile, a Glasgow-based research team is working on sustainable circuit boards. Zinc traces measuring 5 microns...
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