A puzzling phenomenon — the role of shallow traps in perovskite solar cells — has sparked curiosity and debate among scientists. A recent department of applied physical sciences study, published in Joule, has revealed new insights into these traps, reshaping our understanding of their influence on solar cell performance.

Jinsong Huang, leading expert and Louis D. Rubin Jr. Distinguished Professor in the department of applied physical sciences, discusses the new research findings.

After the Biden administration announced plans to develop coastal wind farms, The Well checked in with marine sciences professor Harvey Seim about what that could mean for North Carolina.