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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 18 MIN

How do batteries actually work?

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Batteries are one of the most important technologies in the modern world. They are also one of the least understood.Science journalist Ellen Phiddian joins David Boldeman to discuss how batteries actually work, why they are so important and what is coming next. To read more about batteries visit ConnectSci News or sign up to our free monthly newsletter about the latest energy discoveries. It Starts With... is a ConnectSci podcast. ConnectSci delivers trusted, fact-based content, including peer-reviewed journal articles, eBooks and science news articles. It is operated by CSIRO Publishing, a not-for-profit, editorially independent publisher based in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Batteries are one of the most important technologies in the modern world. They are also one of the least understood.Science journalist Ellen Phiddian joins David Boldeman to discuss how batteries actually work, why they are so important and what is coming next. To read more about batteries visit ConnectSci News or sign up to our free monthly newsletter about the latest energy discoveries. It Starts With... is a ConnectSci podcast. ConnectSci delivers trusted, fact-based content, including peer-reviewed journal articles, eBooks and science news articles. It is operated by CSIRO Publishing, a not-for-profit, editorially independent publisher based in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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