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Recent extreme weather events have underscored the need to reduce CO₂ emissions that increase global temperatures. This requires a rapid transition from an energy economy to renewable energy sources, the cheapest of which is solar photovoltaic (PV). And our recently published research shows how we can lower shift costs even further using a cheaper form of silicon for highly efficient solar panels. Australia has taken the lead with solar PV installations, but our solar energy journey has only just begun. This year, humanity reached the milestone of 1 terawatt (TW) – 1 million × 1 million watts – installed solar capacity. However, experts predict 70TW of solar PV may be needed by 2050 to power all sectors of the economy. To help drive this rapid uptake of solar PV, we need solar panels with high efficiency and low cost. Over the past ten years, several new solar cell designs have resulted in record high efficiency. The problem is that this design also requires higher quality materi...

Stranger Things is one of the biggest shows in the world, with multiple streaming records and a string of Emmy Award nominations to its name. But it’s back in the news after some fans claimed the show had edited scenes between Nancy and Jonathan to make one character look, as they described it, “like less pervert.” So was the scene actually edited? And which Stranger Things moments have changed that we don’t know about? *Also, be prepared for minor spoilers. Which scene with Nancy and Jonathan are we talking about? If you look back on the first season of Stranger Things, you’ll remember how Nancy Wheeler hung out at Steve Harrington’s house in Chapter 2: The Stranger on Maple Street . But they are not alone. Detective Jonathan Byers is in the bush taking photos in an attempt to track down evidence of his brother Will’s disappearance. While the scene shows Jonathan pointing his camera at Nancy through the upstairs window, the audience never saw...

The so-called Men’s Tennis Big Four will unite for Team Europe for the first time at this year’s Laver Cup. Key points: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray have won 66 of the last 76 men’s singles grand slam titles European teams have won all four Laver Cup titles since the first was held in 2017 This year’s tournament will be held at London’s O2 arena in September Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, who dominated men’s tennis for nearly two decades, will now look to help Team Europe maintain its dominance over Team World in this year’s men’s team event. Europe captain Björn Borg, who is also an 11-time grand slam champion, said having all four stars in the game on the same team was a historic moment. “I don’t think I could have imagined having four of these sporting icons on a team together,” he said. “I know they, like me, appreciate the importance of this moment....

AFL great Gavin Wanganeen had an “exciting morning” at the weekend, almost having his car literally swallowed by the ocean. In the video above, You can see the former Essendon and Port Adelaide champion hanging from his car when the waves hit his car and nearly drowned it. Watch the spooky moment in the video above Analysis, local footy and biggest moments, Seven and 7plus are the home of footy shows for every fan. Stream everything for free on 7plus >> Ex Australian survivor The contestant’s leisurely ride along the beach at Beachport in South Australia soon turns into something of a scene from the hit reality TV show when a terrifying change of tide forces him to abandon his car. With his car stuck, the AFL Hall of Famer pulled out his phone to record what might have been a funny state of affairs at first, but things soon took a very serious turn when the tide almost completely drowned the 4WD. He uploaded the moment to Instagram. “Okay, we’re stuck h...

Australian researchers have found a new way to safely separate, store and transport large amounts of gas that could be the missing piece of the puzzle for renewable hydrogen. The number of renewable hydrogens is huge in Australia’s net zero emissions plan – particularly in the hard-to-decarbonise industrial and heavy transport sectors. But storing and transporting large amounts of gas for practical applications remains a major challenge. A team from Deakin University’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) in Melbourne says it has found a new mechanochemical way to separate and store gases, which is safe, uses less energy than traditional methods and produces no waste. The team said the breakthrough, detailed in the journal Materials Today, was a departure from accepted wisdom on gas separation and storage and had to be repeated 20 to 30 times before it could be trusted. “We were very surprised to see this happen, but every time we kept getting the exact same resu...

Now the bank faces what is shaping up to be the biggest overhaul of the country’s economic policy in decades, with the RBA’s formal review. The release of the terms of reference for the review by Treasurer Jim Chalmers is imminent. This will mark the bank’s first review since the 1981 Campbell report – when Australians used Bank Cards, people kept $1 and $2 notes in their wallets and mortgage interest rates were capped by the government at the time. Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has maintained an upbeat economic assessment throughout his tenure. The review was prompted by concerns about the bank’s handling of monetary policy prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. A series of articles in this masthead in April last year, outlining criticism among the bank’s economics, handling of its policies and governance structure, provided a staging ground for the demand for review. Both political parties went to the election promising a review. Chalmers describes his revi...

Address 87-89 St . Hunters Newcastle , NSW 2300 View map Opening hours Lunch and dinner Wednesday-Saturday Feature Licensed, Accept orders Price Medium ($20-$40 electricity) Payment eftpos, Visa, Mastercard Phone 02 4044 4803 Disclaimer: I was born in Newcastle and I love the city like Novocastrians love rugby league and complain about light rail. Whenever a savvy young operator opens a new restaurant in my hometown, I’m vulnerable to the wild claim that Newcastle is a foodie’s paradise and Sydneysiders should put down their macchiatos and get the highways ready. But I’ve been on fire: an inspired restaurant turns heads in Coal Town every few years, but rarely starts a trend that’s bigger than new places that go beyond tandoori chicken on pizza. And while some amazing bars have launched in Newcastle over the...

They had been enjoying a romantic European getaway for the past few weeks. And Rebel Wilson and his girlfriend Romana Agrum looked as much loved as ever when they spent time in Bodrum, Turkey on Wednesday. The happy couple shared an affectionate moment on a swing overlooking the glittering city lights. Turkish delight! Rebel Wilson giggled as she shared a tender moment with her boyfriend Ramona Agruma on a swing in the romantic city of Bodrum on Wednesday Rebel posted a hilarious clip of the couple snuggling with each other as Romana pushed the Pitch Perfect star. They appeared to be on a night out, with the actress, 42, wearing a white fur coat teamed with a blue and white striped T-shirt and white jeans. Rebel shared other photos of the couple exploring Bodrum, including one of Ramona kissing her on the cheek during lunch. Rebel shared another photo of the couple exploring Bodrum, including one of Ramona kissing her on the cheek at lunch They are also huddled on th...

Gary Ablett Jr.’s wife Jordan shared the moment she realized something was wrong with the couple’s son. In a lengthy Instagram post, Jordan said the alarm went off when three-year-old son Levi, who is battling a degenerative disease, couldn’t sit down during a family photo shoot. “Levi is a few months past her first birthday and while on set it became clear that something was not right,” she wrote. Gary Ablett Jr.’s wife Jordan shared the moment she realized something was wrong with the couple’s son. In a lengthy Instagram post, Jordan said the alarm went off when three-year-old son Levi, who is battling a degenerative disease, couldn’t sit down during a family photo shoot. Photo with child ‘I remember the photographer asked me if Levi could stand/sit and I said no and as we continued taking photos I thought, ‘this is not right’. ‘When I try to get him into a standing position he won’t put any weight t...