Heavy ion physics and its applications

Dr Ivan Kisel uses the analogy of throwing pebbles into a pond and observing their ripples to explain how heavy ion physics is approached.

Evolutionary theory in applied problem-solving

Professor Lawrence C Scharmann explains how the Darwinian evolutionary theory and common ancestry can be used as problem solving tools.

Improving urban mobility with big data analysis

Creating a more liveable environment is a priority for many cities worldwide. In terms of urban mobility, this presents numerous challenges.

Producing green hydrogen using sunlight-photosensitive-nanostructured electrodes

A team of researchers has developed a new method of producing green hydrogen using sunlight-photosensitive-nanostructured electrodes.

New graphene filter can remove nanoscale contaminants from liquids

Researchers have developed a new graphene filter to remove nanoscale contaminants from liquids, such as nanomaterials and microplastics.

Creator of battery-free wireless sensors receives $35m in funding

Everactive announced today that it has acquired $35m of funding to develop its battery-free wireless sensors.

Engineers create a jellyfish-inspired underwater robot for marine exploration

The University of Southampton has been inspired by jellyfish to engineer a flexible underwater robot that can propel itself through water.

Scientists discover how the Galápagos ecosystem thrives

New research has revealed how, despite its rocky terrain, volcanic outcrop, limited rainfall and sparse vegetation, the Galápagos is able to sustain its unique ecosystem

New material for supercapacitors developed using reduced graphene oxide

A team of scientists have synthetised a new, innovative material for supercapacitors based on reduced graphene oxide.

Study on a carbon catalyst for fuel cells could lead to wider adoption of renewable energy storage for transport

Researchers have identified the nitrogen atoms in the catalyst of a fuel cell that will optimise renewable energy storage for transport.

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