Cobalt-free batteries could power cars of the future
A new MIT battery material could offer a more sustainable way to power electric cars. Instead of cobalt or nickel, the new lithium-ion battery includes a cathode based on organic …
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Flipping Indigenous regional development in Newfoundland upside-down: Lessons from Australia
by Brady Reid, Chief Joanne Miles, Chief Peggy (Margaret) White, and Emma Lee, The Conversation In an era of “global boiling” the Canadian government has set ambitious targets to transition …
Streaming giants are failing to educate youth about waste recycling. Why it matters
“Trash Truck.” Credit: Glen Keane Productions As a new parent, I’ve had the joy of watching animated cartoons with my two-year-old son. His favorite show is “Trash Truck,” on Netflix, …
Six ways inequality holds back climate action
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Are improvements to green technologies, like better batteries and more efficient solar panels, enough on their own to tackle climate change? Unfortunately not. Our behavior and …
Employers should use skill-based hiring to find hidden talent, address labor challenges
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A concerning trend known as qualification inflation has been plaguing hiring practices for years. Qualification inflation—also known as degree inflation—refers to the growing number of employers …
Black hole, neutron star or something new? We discovered an object that defies explanation
An artist’s impression of the the NGC 1851E binary system, looking over the shoulder of the dark mystery companion star. Credit: MPIfR; Daniëlle Futselaar (artsource.nl), CC BY Sometimes astronomers come …
Research demonstrates the importance of diverse social ties to entrepreneurship, even in divided societies
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain We’ve known for a decade that political affiliation increasingly affects Americans’ everyday lives, including where they live, whom they befriend, and whom they welcome as in-laws. …
Why family businesses get more from women leaders
Interaction of commitment to learning and CEO sex of family versus nonfamily SMEs on EO. Credit: Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal (2023). DOI: 10.1002/sej.1482 Family businesses account for more than 70 percent …
Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon
In this image made from live streaming released by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), a screen shows landing information as the robotic moon rover called Smart Lander for Investigating …
Colombian mission to Antarctica analyzes climate change footprints
Colombia’s 10th Antarctic Expedition is making its way to the far reaches of the continent, exploring remote and almost untouched places. Colombia’s 10th Antarctic Expedition is making its way to …