Solar farms in space are possible, say scientists
It's viable to produce low-cost, lightweight solar panels that can generate energy in space, according to new research from the Universities of Surrey and Swansea.
Oct 24, 2023
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Study introduces new internet addiction spectrum. Where are you on the scale?
Young people (24 years and younger) spend an average of six hours a day online, primarily using their smartphones, according to research from the University of Surrey. Older people (those 24 years and older) spend 4.6 hours ...
Oct 2, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Efficient next-generation solar panels on the horizon following breakthrough
A scientific breakthrough brings mass production of the next generation of cheaper and lighter perovskite solar cells one step closer thanks to researchers at the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). ...
Sep 20, 2023
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The robustness of the world's skyscrapers stress-tested by model
The safety of tall buildings in the world's cities, in the face of extreme external traumas like vehicle impacts, blasts or fires, has been tested using a model developed by structural engineers at the University of Surrey—with ...
Aug 30, 2023
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New platform could boost development of carbon-capturing batteries
Efficient and cheap batteries that can also capture harmful emissions could be right around the corner, thanks to a new system that speeds up the development of catalysts for lithium-CO2 (Li-CO2) batteries.
Aug 22, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Researchers solve temperature problem for source-gated transistors
Low-cost, flexible displays that use very little energy could be a step closer, thanks to an innovation from the University of Surrey that solves a problem that has plagued source-gated transistors (SGT). The study has been ...
Jun 22, 2023
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Computer Sciences
Sketch-based object detection tool using machine learning could boost tumor detection
Teaching machine learning tools to detect specific objects in a specific image and discount others is a "game-changer" that could lead to advancements in cancer detection, according to leading researchers from the University ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Households investing in solar panels could reach break-even point sooner than expected
New research suggests that many households could break even on their solar panels investments as early as 2027, as solar electricity becomes a more competitive electricity source, according to scientists at the University ...
May 10, 2023
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Perovskite solar cells' instability must be addressed for global adoption, say researchers
Mass adoption of perovskite solar cells will never be commercially viable unless the technology overcomes several key challenges, according to researchers from the University of Surrey.
Apr 27, 2023
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Group cyclists urged to spread out as it can affect exposure to vehicle emissions
The notion that in a group of cyclists, the person in front of the group is always the most exposed to harmful vehicle pollutants has been debunked by the University of Surrey.
Apr 24, 2023
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