Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Employing biodiversity to reduce pesticide risk
Biodiversity (eg., crop diversification, crop-domestic animal co-culture, and crop-edible fungus co-culture) has been proved to be a useful way to suppress pests and therefore to reduce pesticide risk in farming.
Quantifying the shift of public export finance from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Export credit agencies (ECAs) de-risk and enable energy projects worldwide. Here, we analyze 921 energy deals backed by ECAs from 31 OECD and non-OECD countries to identify the direction and patterns of ECA energy financing, including fossil fuels, renewables, and grid infrastructure since 2013.
Designing an Effective Educational Toy
Our research project titled "Designing an Effective Educational Toy: Incorporating Design-Thinking in the Design Classroom" seeks to bridge the gap between creativity and education. Published in Discover Education, this study explores the development of a 3D letter-building toy.
Salt-In-Presalt Electrolyte Design for High-energy Sodium Batteries
Our present work introduces a new electrolyte design named “Salt-In-Presalt” (SIPS). This strategy maximizes the fluorinated anion functions at a low salt concentration and promotes inorganic electrolyte-electrode interphases to realize long-cycle performance for high-energy sodium batteries.
The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Education
Pandemic-driven school closures caused significant learning losses, with disadvantaged students most affected, leading to long-term economic risks and widening inequalities.
