Ellen Phiddian
Judging the environmental impact of lithium battery recycling
A study has found that reusing lithium-ion battery materials has a much lower environmental impact than mining the raw material – particularly...
Fridges still use 1950s tech – at last scientists have an update
Researchers have developed a technology that they say could make more efficient and eco-friendly refrigerators. While it can nudge things only a...
Cocka-two? Surprise finding about the sulphur-crested cockatoo
Sulphur-crested cockatoos are a familiar, squawking, presence across much of Australia and Melanesia. But according to a genetic study, they are actually...
As EVs grow, questions are being asked about their climate impact
Electric vehicles (EVs) are going down in price, and up in size. But as EVs get bigger, so does the amount of...
Researchers discover a simple way to make ibuprofen work better
Researchers have found a simple, environmentally friendly way to make a more effective form of ibuprofen. The technique, which uses a ball mill,...
EV batteries last far longer than lab tests show, study finds
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries may last longer in the real world than manufacturing lab tests predict, according to a new study. The...
Google reveals major milestone quantum computing development
The development of super-powerful ‘quantum computers’ appears to be a step closer after a groundbreaking announcement by Google. Researchers at Google Quantum...
What your Wikipedia reading says about you: Study find different styles
How many Wikipedia tabs do you have open at the moment? I’ve got 12 lined up on mobile, with topics ranging from the ancient Hanging...
‘River piracy’ pushing Mount Everest upwards
Mount Everest is tall. In other news, the sky is blue. But Everest (also called Chomolungma and Sagarmāthā) is taller than it...
IV fluids are salt water. Why are they so hard to make?
A shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids has been causing serious problems for hospitals worldwide. While the Australian government this week announced it...