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Research finds less sulfur emissions result in decline in lightning

SAFETY4SEA 22 Jan 2026
New research from the University of Kansas finds that cuts in sulfur emissions from oceangoing ships have led to a significant decline in lightning along major shipping routes, especially in the Bay of Bengal and the South China Sea.
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Sulfur prices double; international supply and demand imbalance drags down sulfur dioxide prices.

GetNews 21 Jan 2026
As an important chemical raw material, the soaring price of sulfur has directly impacted the downstream industry chain, and the market, which uses sulfur as its core raw material, is facing significant cost pressures.
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Breakthrough in Sodium-Sulfur Technology – 2,021 Wh/kg Battery Rivals Lithium-Ion Using Abundant Materials

Natural News 21 Jan 2026
Introduction - Chipping A Way At The Lithium-Ion MonopolyA technological breakthrough reported in early 2026 has the potential to shatter the global... .
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Study: Low Sulfur Fuel Reduces Lightning, May Increase Temperatures

MarineLink 21 Jan 2026
Previous studies had found frequent lightning along shipping routes over the Bay of Bengal before a 2020 IMO rule capped sulfur in fuel used by oceangoing ships, leading to a roughly 70% drop in sulfate emissions in the Bay of Bengal.
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Thinner lithium sulfur batteries could fit your devices without bulky packs

Digital Trends 20 Jan 2026
Lithium-sulfur batteries can pack a lot of energy for their weight ... The new design could help make thinner lithium sulfur batteries by changing the binder ... The post argues that’s been a major problem for lithium-sulfur designs.
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Scientists confirm 2025 was third-hottest year, trailing 2024 and 2023

Moneyweb 17 Jan 2026
The notable 2025 heat is in line with what many scientists say is a recent acceleration of global warming ... .
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The essential element: Unpacking SULFUR’s critical role in human health

Natural News 15 Jan 2026
Sulfur is a fundamental yet overlooked biological cornerstone. It is the third most abundant mineral in the body, critically embedded in key organ... .
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Digital Exclusive: Are you overlooking an easier sulfiding solution?

Hydrocarbon Processing 14 Jan 2026
Dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) has long been the default choice of sulfiding agents in hydroprocessing catalysts, even though its inherent hazards can pose major operational challenges. However, for refiners, there is a better way ....
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Sulfur Based Micronutrients Market Forecast – 2029 Emphasizing Trends and Demand Patterns with Top Key ...

GetNews 13 Jan 2026
Various factors have been contributing to the growth of sulfur based micronutrients market ... Sulfur-bentonite in sulfur based micronutrients market is accounted for the largest segment in terms of value.
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Chinese researchers develop high-voltage sodium–sulfur battery that could challenge lithium batteries

Digital Trends 11 Jan 2026
sulfur, sodium, aluminum, and a chlorine-based electrolyte ... The problem? In standard lithium-sulfur batteries, sulfur tends to create messy chemical byproducts that gunk up the works and kill the battery’s lifespan.
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China’s sunlight-powered lithium–sulfur battery offers high energy, partial solar charging

Interesting Engineering 09 Jan 2026
Researchers in China have taken a step toward unlocking the full potential of lithium–sulfur batteries, a technology long seen as a successor to today’s lithium-ion cells ... the slow, inefficient sulfur chemistry ... Light-boosted lithium sulfur.
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New sodium-sulfur battery design from China pushes energy density to 2,021 Wh/kg

Interesting Engineering 09 Jan 2026
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have designed a new sodium-sulfur battery with higher power density and discharge capacity than before, enabling a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries. .
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New battery idea gets lots of power out of unusual sulfur chemistry

Ars Technica 07 Jan 2026
Anyone paying attention to battery research sees sulfur come up frequently. That's mostly because sulfur is a great storage material for lithium, and it could lead to lithium batteries with impressive power densities ... Sulfur chemistry.
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