The materials scientist talks about the challenges in finding work/life balance, her research in sustainable energy storage, and how Chinese calligraphy has shaped her way of thinking.
This month in pictures
Bringing science to life through spectacular images.
Planet-forming disc torn apart by its three central stars
New observations allowed astronomers to see, for the first time, the shadow of GW Orionis’ inner ring, which helped them figure out its 3D orientation.
Geoff Ozin — Small materials with a big impact
To celebrate his upcoming 77th birthday, we reached out to nanochemist and long-time ASN contributor, Geoffery Ozin, to discuss his colorful career, current projects, and plans for the future.
The temporal politics and ethics of hydropower development in the Himalayas
As hydropower projects are built across the Himalayan region, recognizing the temporal politics inherent to hydropower development will become increasingly critical.
A new diode could be a game changer for server farms and aircraft
A breakthrough diode overcomes limitations in thermal heat management for better electronics and advanced spacecraft materials.
Invasive species: Can we learn to live with them?
Scientists need a new way to manage the increasing number of invasive species that cannot be stopped.
Hubble helps uncover the mystery of the dimming of Betelgeuse
New observations suggest that the unexpected dimming of the supergiant star was most likely caused by a dust cloud that blocked starlight coming from the star’s surface.
TikTok is being overlooked as a tool for COVID-19 guidance
Research reveals regrettably little health information in coronavirus-tagged videos.
Decline in carbon-intensive arrangements can help mitigate climate change
Deliberate decline in carbon-intensive practices is currently taking shape as a new way to confront climate change.