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July 17, 2020

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Researchers create efficient and long-lasting solar flow battery

SlashGear

The team of researchers, including chemists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and their collaborators, have created a highly efficient and long-lasting solar flow battery. The device can generate, store, and redeliver renewable electricity from the sun in one device. The device consists of silicon solar cells combined with advanced solar materials.

Are there any shortcomings to it?-How do nasal vaccines work? Are they better than the injected ones?

Times of India

Coroflu, a vaccine jointly developed and worked on by vaccine maker FluGen and the University of Wisconsin-Madison is India’s third prime vaccine candidate after COVAXIN and ZyCOV-D which uses a self-limiting version of existing influenza virus to stimulate immunity and spike up production of helpful antibodies in the system. The vaccine is expected to delve into human trials by the end of 2020.

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The spotlight is on Lancaster’s Amish community again after Linda Stolzfoos’ disappearance; experts explain just how rare events like this are

PennLive

Although their presence in Lancaster County draws thousands of tourists each year, the Amish hold themselves apart from their non-Amish, or “English” neighbors. Crime within the Amish community is exceedingly rare, said Mark Louden, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor who studies Amish language, healthcare and legal issues.