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Electricity can seem a complex topic when we approach it for the first time, because we cannot actually see it.…
WHO Review of Variant Updated Vaccines
World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its statement regarding the criteria for updated vaccines for new COVID-19 variants. The reasoning…
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Scientists from Vienna University of Technology say they have created a brand new type of battery. They believe their new…
On the face of it, nickel-cadmium (NiCad) technology should beat lead-acid hands down. Among other things, NiCad’s provide almost consistent…
Alkaline batteries get their name from the fact that their electrolyte is an alkaline potassium-hydroxide. They deliver relatively high energy…
Single cell, alkaline batteries first reached world markets in the late 1960’s. Their electrodes were manganese-dioxide and zinc respectively, while…