Comparing Simplified Physics-Based Models for Lithium-Ion Batteries
In order to operate safely and efficiently, lithium-ion batteries rely on battery management systems to monitor their state and to control their operation. An essential part of this process is modelli...
26 Mar 20257min
A more complex view of how self-esteem shapes romantic relationships
Research by Professor Joanne Wood at the University of Waterloo reveals how self-esteem influences romantic relationships through a chain of psychological and behavioral effects. Their work challenges...
25 Mar 20258min
Rethinking 'Sassy': The Complex Intersections of Race, Gender, and Linguistic Politeness
Research by Professor Denise Troutman at Michigan State University examines how race, gender, and social context shape perceptions of politeness and impoliteness in language, particularly focusing on ...
13 Mar 20258min
From Shield to Shreds: Enzymes and the Breakdown of Cartilage Cocoons in Osteoarthritis
Friction is no fun, and moving our joints freely and without pain requires that it is minimised as much as possible. Cartilage is the cushiony, slippery and translucent tissue that lines the ends of o...
3 Mar 20259min
Reducing the Hidden Risks of Life-Saving Heart Devices
Each year, thousands of Australians undergo a procedure to have a cardiac device implanted. These devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, help to regulate the heartbeat. Such cardiac implantab...
28 Feb 20258min
Pollinator Peril: How Common Agricultural Cocktails Harm Honeybees
Pollinators, including honey bees, wild bees, butterflies and many other insects, are some of the most important creatures on our planet. By pollinating plants, both wild and cultivated, they have an ...
26 Feb 20259min
Reviewing the formation of the universe’s first stars
Before the universe was illuminated by stars, most of its observable matter existed in a roughly even distribution of hydrogen and helium. As these materials collapsed under their own gravity, they wo...
13 Feb 20259min
How death rituals are changing in China's fastest-growing city
Research from Professor Carsten Herrmann-Pillath at the University of Erfurt and Professor Guo Man at Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen Campus reveals how traditional funeral practices are being...
12 Feb 202510min
