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Copper Nanowires Made Into Flexible Conductors
A drop of PVA converts oxidation-prone copper nanowires into a robust and flexible conductive material.
Increasing Coal Tax Will Scale Up Indian Renewables
Pallav Purohit looks at the range of measures the Indian government has put in place to boost the adoption of renewable energy.
Beating Lithium-Ion Batteries Flat
Common elements such as sodium and iron could replace rare-earth metals in batteries of the future.
Replicating Photosynthesis For Sustainable Fuels
The discovery of a protein that can mimic photosynthesis could lead to a cheaper and safer way of manufacturing hydrogen fuel.
Poor Coordination Stymies Philippine Solar Projects
The effectiveness of donor-driven solar projects is reduced by aid fragmentation and poor communication, study says.
Abalone Could Treat Herpes Virus Infections
A serendipitous observation led to the discovery that hemocyanins in abalone blood could treat herpes simplex infections.
Of Bees, Mites and Viruses
A study documents the spread of bee-killing viruses through New Zealand via the parasitic mite Varroa destructor.
Can’t Wait? Serotonin Might Help
Stimulating serotonin production can make mice wait longer for a food reward.
Passport Staff Miss One In Seven Fake IDs
A study showing that one out of every seven passport checks fails questions the use of photo IDs to secure borders.
