The Mind behind the Medal: Celebrating Hanzel’s Nobel Prize
On the 6th of October 2026, the Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics. The principal investigator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award was given in recognition of his contributions to the conceptualisation and construction of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, and […]
Charging Ahead: The Engineering Race to Power Electric Vehicles Faster
Advances in battery chemistry, 800-volt systems and thermal management are helping electric vehicles charge faster, but safety, battery life and charging infrastructure remain critical challenges. Imagine stopping at a highway service station with an electric vehicle (EV), plugging it into a high-powered charger and returning 15 minutes later to find the battery charged from 10% […]