What you should (and shouldn't) do with all of your old phone chargers and other e-waste
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world – there are things you can do to minimise your role in it.
Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Science, University of Southampton •
conversation
Oct. 6, 2023 • ~6 min
Oct. 6, 2023 • ~6 min
Making 'movies' at the attosecond scale helps researchers better understand electrons − and could one day lead to super-fast electronics
The 2023 Nobel Prize in physics recognized researchers studying electron movement in real time − this work could revolutionize electronics, laser imaging and more.
Niranjan Shivaram, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University •
conversation
Oct. 4, 2023 • ~8 min
Oct. 4, 2023 • ~8 min
What is an attosecond? A physical chemist explains the tiny time scale behind Nobel Prize-winning research
Three scientists won the 2023 Nobel Prize in physics for their work developing methods to shoot laser pulses that only last an attosecond, or a mind-bogglingly tiny fraction of a second.
Aaron W. Harrison, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Austin College •
conversation
Oct. 4, 2023 • ~5 min
Oct. 4, 2023 • ~5 min
Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here's how to reduce the risk
Lithium-ion batteries power many electric cars, bikes and scooters. When they are damaged or overheated, they can ignite or explode. Four engineers explain how to handle these devices safely.
Morteza Sabet, Research Assistant Professor of Automotive Engineering, Clemson University •
conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~10 min
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~10 min
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