Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark the renewable energy revolution – and Australia needs to be ready

Sodium-ion batteries set to spark renewable energy revolution – and Australia must be ready

The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a key issue in science and policy. Solar and wind are undoubtedly now the cheapest form of electricity. But limitations on these technologies could undermine the case for a renewable-only electricity mix. The challenges presented by solar and wind generators are real. They are … Read more

NAB gives surprise gift to homebuyers as it dramatically cuts fixed rate

NAB has cut its three-year fixed rate for home loans by 0.6 per cent to 5.99 per cent

By Duncan Evans For Nca Newswire Published: 7:16 a.m. EDT, July 22, 2024 | Updated: 07:20 EDT, July 22, 2024 One of Australia’s biggest banks has just handed out a surprise gift to house hunters trying to close on a home of their own. NAB has cut its three-year fixed rate for home loans by … Read more

Increasing the recovery of concrete by cyclic recovery

Enhancing Concrete Recovery with Cyclic Recuring

from Nidhi DhullReviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.July 22, 2024 A recent article published in mATERIALS examined the strength and microstructure restoration of high performance concrete (HPC) through water and water-CO2 cyclic recovery, which is promising for the rehabilitation of thermally damaged concrete (TDC). XRD patterns and QXRD results of samples exposed to 600 °C at … Read more

Review: Qantas Airbus A380 Business Class

Qantas Airbus A380 business class

Itinerary Sydney to Los Angeles Type of aircraft Airbus A380 The airline Qantas The flight QF11 Cabin class Business class country 17F endnoteS Bad There is no internet access during the flight International business lounge in Sydney The X-Factor Lounge on board for first and business class presentation Qantas’ A380s are the flagships of its … Read more