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A hydrogen fuel revolution is coming – here's why we might not want it

A hydrogen fuel revolution is coming – here's why we might not want it

3 February 2021

Hydrogen is widely touted as a green fuel for everything from cars and planes to heating homes. But all too often it has a dirty secret
Metallic hydrogen would be the ultimate fuel - if we can make it

Metallic hydrogen would be the ultimate fuel - if we can make it

1 January 2020

The universe’s most common element could also be its most wondrous. Two different groups of researchers say they've made it - but can either claim withstand scrutiny?

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