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The Second Life of Rock: Unlocking Energy from Retorted Shale

Explore the science behind retorted shale and its potential applications as an unconventional energy source and valuable industrial material.

Abigail Russell
Oct 15, 2025

The Crystal Labyrinths: How Type-I Clathrates Are Revolutionizing Thermoelectric Energy

Explore how type-I clathrates, with their unique crystal structure and phonon glass-electron crystal properties, are transforming thermoelectric energy conversion.

Savannah Cole
Oct 10, 2025

The Tiny Giants: How Nanoporous Materials are Powering Our Future

Exploring how nanostructured porous materials are revolutionizing energy storage, carbon capture, and catalysis for a sustainable future.

Skylar Hayes
Oct 05, 2025

The Solar Revolution: How 2025's Breakthroughs Are Harnessing Sunlight Like Never Before

Explore the groundbreaking solar technologies of 2025 that are transforming how we capture and utilize sunlight, from perovskite cells to bifacial panels and beyond.

Scarlett Patterson
Aug 12, 2025

The Power Squeeze: Why Every Square Centimeter of Sunlight Tells a Story

Exploring the science of power density in sunlight and how it compares to other energy sources through data visualizations and analysis.

Anna Long
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