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This research was recently published in Nature Energy and won a Gold Medal at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in Switzerland.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2024

It was named one of Time’s Best Inventions of 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Kay's Incredible Inventions, published by Puffin, is out in hardback on 14 November.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2023

You’re right: Inventions can be hit or miss.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2023

We don't find that above 500 Years ago they had any Knowledge of the Mariner's Compass, of the printing of Books, of Gunpowder, Fire-Arms, Perspectives, Microscopes, and other fine Inventions.

From The Travels and Adventures of James Massey by Patot, Simon Tyssot de