A newly developed pentanuclear iron complex (Fe5-PCz(ClO₄)₃) can offer an efficient, stable, and cost-effective solution for water oxidation. By electrochemically polymerizing the complex, researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo obtained a polymer-based catalyst, poly-Fe5-PCz, and achieved water oxidation with up to 99% Faradaic efficiency and exceptional stability, even under rigorous conditions. This breakthrough offers a scalable alternative to rare metal catalysts, advancing hydrogen production and energy storage for renewable energy.

POSTECH and Sogang University developed a method to utilize aluminum to improve performance of water electrolysis catalyst.

Researchers at Osaka University show that Cartan's First Structure Equation, which relates to edge and screw dislocations in crystal lattices, can be recast in the same form as a basic mathematical formula that governs the behavior of electric currents and magnetic fields. This work can help make new concepts more understandable by employing more familiar frameworks.

Brendan Cottrell studies the application of remote sensing and drone technology in marine mammal conservation at the Applied Remote Sensing Laboratory at McGill University where he recently completed his MSc. After graduating with a BSc in applied physics from Simon Fraser University, Cottrell worked with the British Columbia Marine Mammal Response Network where he was involved in marine mammal rescue, necropsies, and research. His current research is examining the ability of drones and remote sensing techniques to characterize and catalogue the prevalence and severity of entanglement scarring on large whales such as humpbacks.

He is the first author of a new Frontiers in Marine Science article in which he and his co-authors investigated the practicality of using smartphones to create 3D scans of stranded marine life that can aid in postmortem examinations and help scientists and conservationists protect marine species.