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Molecular architectures see the light
Organic photovoltaics bear great potential for large-scale, cost-effective solar power generation. One challenge to be surmounted is the...
Mar 3, 20162 min read


Tiny red crystals dramatically increase biogas production
UNSW Australia-led researchers have discovered a way to produce a tenfold increase in the amount of methane gas emitted by naturally...
Feb 17, 20162 min read


From allergens to anodes: pollen derived battery electrodes
Pollens, the bane of allergy sufferers, could represent a boon for battery makers: Recent research has suggested their potential use as...
Feb 8, 20162 min read


Structure of kerogen revealed
Nanopores may be trapping oil and gas in the ancient hydrocarbon instead of allowing them to flow. The dark-colored hydrocarbon solid...
Feb 3, 20164 min read


Producing electrical power with cardboard, tape, and a pencil
A small device made from everyday materials can generate enough energy to power several diodes. This clever discovery by an EPFL...
Jan 25, 20163 min read


Seeing the Big Picture in Photosynthetic Light Harvesting
To understand what goes on inside a beehive you can’t just study the activity of a single bee. Likewise, to understand the photosynthetic...
Jan 23, 20163 min read
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