Ultrathin Perovskite Photovoltaics: A One-Micron-Thick Innovation | Renewable

Ultrathin Perovskite Photovoltaics: A One-Micron-Thick Innovation | Renewable

At just over one micron thick, the new multi-junction material developed by the University of Oxford offers unprecedented flexibility without sacrificing conversion efficiency Dr. Shuaifeng Hu, a postdoctoral researcher at Oxford University’s School of Physics, is investigating a new thin-film perovskite material. Photo credit: Martin Malý The new multi-junction material eliminates the potential land consumption … Read more

Radiant Cooling: increase it with zigzag walls | Renewable

Radiant Cooling: increase it with zigzag walls | Renewable

A group of researchers from Columbia University managed to reduce the average daily temperature of buildings by 2-3°C using “wavy” exterior walls covered with various radiant cooling materials. © rawpixel, 123RF Free images We are now aware that around 40% of the world’s energy is consumed by our buildings and rising temperatures will only make … Read more

She finds a likeness of her deceased dog on the euthanasia list and promptly adopts it

Sometimes fate seems to reserve extraordinary surprises that are able to bring some light back into the darkest moments. That’s what happened to a Dallas woman whose heart broken by the loss of her beloved dog, Luna, found unlikely solace in a completely unexpected encounter. @whitneysdogs This weekend I met a dog on the euthanasia … Read more

Camogli, Dog Loyalty Award 2024 goes to Giulio for rescuing an owner who ended up in the open sea on a mattress

Dog Giulio, a 4-year-old German shepherd who saved his master in the sea near Lecce, won the 63rd edition of the ‘Dog Loyalty’ award held in Camogli. Special prizes for Jager, the 4-year-old Flat coated retriever who found the body of Giulia Cecchettina in a rocky ravine in the woods near Lake Barcis, and for … Read more

How to calculate your dog’s human age?

How to calculate your dog's human age?

Everyone knows that dogs and humans do not have the same life expectancy. And that’s why we are always tempted to convert our dogs’ ages to human ages. We often hear that by multiplying by seven. But it’s not that simple. To extrapolate your dog’s age to that of a human, it is not enough … Read more

Fled the chaos at great cost

Holidays on the Turkish Riviera can be truly fantastic. For example, in the Robinson Club Pamfilya. It is an oasis far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, to-do lists and hasty snacks during the (too) short lunch break. If you are looking for delicious food, a varied sports program and Caribbean conditions on … Read more