Phys.org - Politics
Do ID cards help stop undocumented migrants from finding work?
One of the U.K.’s biggest political problems comes in a small size. The size of a small boat, in fact.This post was originally published on this site
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Phys.org - Automotive
Lighting the way for electric vehicles by using streetlamps as chargers
Electric vehicles (EVs) can have lower fuel costs and reduce emissions relative to cars that use gasoline, but they are only a practical option if drivers have convenient ways to charge them. For people who […]
Phys.org - Automotive
Rising wildfires spur comeback for Canadian water bomber
The Canadair water bomber revolutionized the fight against wildfires after it debuted in the skies decades ago.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Engineering
Palladium filters could enable cheaper, more efficient generation of hydrogen fuel
Palladium is one of the keys to jump-starting a hydrogen-based energy economy. The silvery metal is a natural gatekeeper against every gas except hydrogen, which it readily lets through. For its exceptional selectivity, palladium is […]
Phys.org - Engineering
Exploring alternative metals for longer-lasting, faster-charging batteries
Yan Yao, a professor at University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering, along with collaborators from Singapore, Zhejiang University and Seoul National University, have published a review in the journal Science eying alternative metals for […]
Phys.org - Engineering
One-atom-thick filter helps lithium–sulfur batteries keep their charge
Longer-lasting phones, lighter drones, electric cars that drive farther. These are just some of the possibilities thanks to a new battery separator design from University of Florida researchers and their partners.This post was originally published […]
Phys.org - Engineering
Kirigami parachute suitable for humanitarian missions stabilizes quickly and doesn’t pitch
A team of engineers from Polytechnique Montréal report a new and unique parachute concept inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami today in Nature. This simple, robust and low-cost approach has a wide variety of […]
Phys.org - Politics
Images of masculinity as factor in war: New study reveals psychological roots of violence
A brutal childhood, glorified toughness, destructive images of masculinity: the recent scandal surrounding Elon Musk’s father Errol shows how abused power, violence and outdated notions of masculinity continue to have an impact today. According to […]
Phys.org - Engineering
Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for how to handle too much water
Eight years after Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston in 2017, flooding hundreds of thousands of homes, the city still awaits a comprehensive flood protection system. The local flood control district estimates that at least one major […]
Phys.org - Politics
Text message reminders for court appearances can reduce warrants and pretrial incarceration
Have you ever forgotten about an upcoming doctor’s appointment—only to be reminded the day before by a text from your doctor’s office? People with legal obligations might also forget about upcoming court dates, but the […]