Scientists have taken inspiration from trees to develop a battery made from a sliver of wood coated with tin that shows promise for becoming a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly energy source.
Supermarket delivery services are greener than driving to shop
(Mon 29/04)
A new academic research study has revealed it is better for the environment to order the weekly supermarket shop to be delivered to your doorstep with carbon emission savings of up to 75%.... Read more
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Ultra-efficient wind turbine under development
(Wed 24/04)
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde are working with Scotland’s fastest growing private firm, energy company Gaia-Wind, to develop new wind turbine systems that will enhance the technology’s efficiency.... Read more
Quantum physics fuels research of new generation of solar cells
(Wed 24/04)
The University of Salford is to conduct theoretical work on third generation solar cells, which will use to revolutionary semi-conductor nanostructures in order to significantly increase the electricity produced by sunli... Read more
Discovery finds waste sulphur can boost electric car industry
(Mon 15/04)
A new chemical process can transform waste sulphur into a lightweight plastic that may improve batteries for electric cars, reports a University of Arizona-led team.... Read more
Scientists develop energy batteries made from wood
(Wed 19/06)
Scientists have taken inspiration from trees to develop a battery made from a sliver of wood coated with tin that shows promise for becoming a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly energy source.
Supermarket delivery services are greener than driving to shop
(Mon 29/04)
A new academic research study has revealed it is better for the environment to order the weekly supermarket shop to be delivered to your doorstep with carbon emission savings of up to 75%.
Ultra-efficient wind turbine under development
(Wed 24/04)
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde are working with Scotland’s fastest growing private firm, energy company Gaia-Wind, to develop new wind turbine systems that will enhance the technology’s efficiency.
Quantum physics fuels research of new generation of solar cells
(Wed 24/04)
The University of Salford is to conduct theoretical work on third generation solar cells, which will use to revolutionary semi-conductor nanostructures in order to significantly increase the electricity produced by sunli
Discovery finds waste sulphur can boost electric car industry
(Mon 15/04)
A new chemical process can transform waste sulphur into a lightweight plastic that may improve batteries for electric cars, reports a University of Arizona-led team.
Scientists develop solar PV fabric using energy generating thread
(Thu 06/12)
Researchers have developed a unique fibre that can generate solar energy which can then be woven into material.
NASA releases unprecedented series of images of Earth at night
(Wed 05/12)
Scientists have today unveiled an unprecedented new series of images that provide a fascinating look at our planet at night.
Antarctic research stations could be damaging the environment
(Mon 03/12)
Antarctic research stations could be adversely affecting the local environment by emitting magnetic pollution, a new study has found.
Global survey finds children's biggest ecological concern is pollution
(Wed 21/11)
A comprehensive survey of youngsters from around the world has discovered the biggest concern they have about the environment they live in is pollution.
NASA research finds ocean levels are on the rise again after 18-month dip
(Tue 20/11)
Ocean levels are rising again after an 18-month drop off caused by freak, heavy rainfall over land, a new satellite study has revealed.
Shocking report reveals UK has lost 44 million birds since 1966
(Mon 19/11)
Since 1966, the UK has lost breeding birds from the countryside at an average rate of a nesting pair every minute, say a group of conservation organisations in a report published today.
Study finds the oceans are home to one million different species
(Thu 15/11)
At least one-third of the species that inhabit the world's oceans may remain completely unknown to science, according to an exhaustive, international study of the seas.
New research finds mine waste could provide an effective CO2 trap
(Thu 15/11)
It's time to economically value the greenhouse gas-trapping potential of mine waste and start making money from it, says mining engineer and geologist Michael Hitch of the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Could kite turbines in the sky be the wind farms of the future?
(Tue 13/11)
Kite flying can be thought of as child’s play but a German company has taken the fun idea to produce a serious competitor to wind turbines.
Breakthrough science discovery can turn sugar into diesel
(Wed 07/11)
A long-abandoned fermentation process once used to turn starch into explosives can be used to produce renewable diesel fuel to replace the fossil fuels now used in transportation, University of California, Berkeley, scie
