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Berlin scientists break tandem solar cells efficiency record

E&T

In order to increase the technology's efficiency, the HZB team used an advanced perovskite composition with a smart interface modification. Over the last few years, researchers have made significant improvements to tandem solar cell technology, with a view towards achieving more sustainable energy sources. .

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Nasa rover collects Martian rock samples eroded by water for return to Earth

E&T

Perseverance first landed on Mars in February 2021 after a gruelling seven-month, 293-million-mile journey from Earth. The rock composition is similar to some Martian meteorites. Apart from the wind, natural sound sources are rare. The scientific team discovered that the crater floor had eroded more than they expected.

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Funding for new advanced manufacturing facility in Townsville

Manufacturer's Monthly

Since the launch of IPP in 2021, more than $1.1 Importantly, the program paves the way for companies to leverage further funding from sources such as Commonwealth Government programs – ensuring our Queensland industries get their fair share of these national funding programs.

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Coming to McCormick Place in April: Additive FOR Manufacturing at Formnext Chicago

Modern Machine Shop

Source: AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology The world’s leading additive manufacturing (AM) trade show is launching a U.S. AMT is the organizer behind IMTS and Gardner Business Media is North America’s leading media company focused on discrete part production in metals, plastics and composites. The new U.S.

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UN calls for investment in sustainable cold food chains

E&T

Food scarcity was already a topic of conversation during the 2021 climate summit in Glasgow (COP26), when experts advised delegates to be more environmentally conscious about their food choices.

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Turn the tide: is it time for tidal stream energy?

E&T

But a patch of ocean off the coast of North Wales is now the focus of an emerging and under-exploited source of energy – tidal power. How it works: MeyGen tidal energy plant, Scotland Image credit: Illustration Jason pickersgill @ NB Illustration | Dreamstime Steel nacelle with composite blades. Total weight (inc foundations) – 1,000t.

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Cost of Every Available First Infant Formula Milk Exceeds Value of Healthy Start Allowance

MEM

The Food Foundation’s research also found that the same brand of formula was available for a range of different prices depending on where it was stocked, despite first infant milk formula products being comparable in terms of nutrition composition due to strict regulation around the composition of formula milks.