WEINHEIM, Germany, May 8 -- Advanced Energy Materials, a peer-reviewed journal that says it contributes on materials used in all forms of energy harvesting, conversion and storage, published research articles on the following topics in its May 5, 2023 edition: Reviews: * Trends and Prospects of Bulk and Single-Atom Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction Research Articles: * Ultra-Low Dosage Lignin Binder for Practical Lithium-Sulfur Batteries * Fast Solidification and Slow Growth Str  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47021) on May 1, 2023, entitled "Federal Involvement in Ocean-Based Research and Development" by natural resources policy analyst Caitlin Keating-Bitonti. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Multiple federal departments and agencies conduct ocean-based research, monitoring, and/or technological development. Federal departments and agencies also may support academic, commercial, and nonprofit ocean-based re  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies issued the following testimony by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland involving a hearing on March 28, 2023, on the fiscal 2024 budget request: * * * Chair Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of the Interior Department's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request. It is an honor and privilege for me to be here with you toda  more