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Science News Archive September 2026


Electrifying discoveries: Researchers film the first moments on the way from light to electricity

Researchers successfully film the generation of electrical energy from light, providing a fundamental understanding of the physical processes involved in organic solar cells. The study, published in Physical Review X, reveals the spatial distribution and temporal evolution of excitons in the first moments of their existence.

SourceUniversity of Graz·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 1, 2026

To promote climate action, emotion matters more than information

A UNIGE study shows that climate communication campaigns designed to appeal to people's emotions, such as evoking a sense of wonder, are more effective at inspiring climate action than those relying solely on scientific facts. Messages that include images and draw on moral or ethical considerations also achieve better results.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalJournal of Environmental Psychology·TypeNews article·DateSep 1, 2026
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Nature-inspired 3D printing could improve large-scale renewable energy storage

Researchers at the University of Waterloo developed a new electrode design that increases the performance of redox flow batteries by 52% by using triply periodic minimal surface geometries. This innovation enables more efficient storage of renewable energy, addressing the intermittency of wind and solar power.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalJournal of Energy Storage·DateSep 1, 2026

Potential material for safer Li-ion batteries achieves record-high conductivity

Researchers have discovered a new material, LLNOF, with a record-high conductivity of seven millisiemens per centimeter, comparable to liquid electrolytes. The material's high conductivity is due to a dynamic interplay among four atomic sites that form a tetrahedron around the fluoride ion.

SourceNagoya University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 1, 2026

Center for BrainHealth names Francesca Filbey, Ph.D., Deputy Director of Research

Francesca Filbey, Ph.D., joins Center for BrainHealth as Deputy Director of Research, focusing on advancing research priorities, strengthening collaborations, and expanding impact. With expertise in addictive disorders and a strong track record of scientific excellence, Filbey aims to accelerate brain health research and its applications.

SourceCenter for BrainHealth·DateSep 1, 2026

Most chemicals in food packaging lack data needed to protect consumers – scientists propose a way forward

Scientists from the Food Packaging Forum Foundation propose a novel approach to better protect consumer health by grouping chemicals in food packaging and prioritizing them for regulatory review or phase-out. The approach can help policymakers and manufacturers overcome data gaps and prevent regrettable substitutions.

SourceFood Packaging Forum Foundation·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 1, 2026
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