Thin-film thermoelectric devices with high room-temperature figures of merit

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the development of thermoelectric materials are discussed. Particular attention is given to to devices with figures of merit of high-temperature, namely thin-film materials capable to enhance merit figures at 300K.

Product information, Materials, Thin film devices, Thermoelectric apparatus and appliances, Thermoelectric equipment

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In the croak room

Article Abstract:

An exhibition of frogs was placed by Tracy Hicks, an artist from Texas, at the University of Kansas. Creatures from the university's herpetology collection are presented, along with some from the Field Museum in Chicago.

Kansas, Exhibitions, Frogs, Herpetology, University of Kansas, Hicks, Tracy

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Room for doubt

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the extent to which decision-making by politicians and public figures is influenced by science and technology. The understanding of uncertainty is discussed.

Decision-making, Decision making, Management, Column, Influence, Policy scientists, Uncertainty

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