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New catalyst with 75% less platinum promises to reduce the cost of hydrogen fuel cells

The high cost of platinum is one of the main barriers to the wider adoption of hydrogen fuel cells. Now, researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a catalyst that delivers the same performance while using 75% less of this expensive metal. The study, published in Electrochimica Acta, demonstrates a breakthrough made possible by applying controlled mechanical compression to the…

New catalyst with 75% less platinum promises to reduce the cost of hydrogen fuel cells

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Nara's Deer Population Hits Record High

Nara Park's famous deer are increasingly spilling into residential areas and farmland as their population reaches a record high, creating new problems for residents even as the animals remain a major attraction for visitors to the ancient capital. (News On Japan)

  • Nara Park's deer population reaches 1,687, a 222-animal increase from last year
  • Deer spill over into residential areas and farmland, causing issues for residents
  • Authorities struggle to manage growing population while preserving cultural significance

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