Hair gel becomes key weapon in climate change fight
(Wed 21/10)
Researchers have found a firm fix to turn back the effects of climate change by using slabs of hair gel instead of roof tiles.
Staggering 4.7 million servers globally are doing nothing useful
(Sun 18/10)
Three-quarters of server managers believe a sixth of their machines do nothing but needlessly consume power, wasting an estimated $25 billion a year.
Flight endurance record for fuel-cell powered unmanned aircraft
(Fri 16/10)
Protonex Technology Corporation, a leading provider of advanced fuel cell power systems, has announced that the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), through a programme sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), has
Key new factor improves accuracy of climate change forecasts
(Mon 12/10)
Climate scientists have for the first time successfully incorporated the nitrogen cycle into global simulations for climate change, questioning previous assumptions regarding carbon feedback and potentially helping to re
'King Car' outstrips greener transport
(Thu 27/08)
Eco transport is still struggling against ‘King Car’, according to latest figures from the AA.
Scientists create energy from watermelons
(Wed 26/08)
New research suggests waste watermelons can be used to produce biofuel.
Two hybrid cars score maximum crash rating
(Wed 26/08)
Safety does not have to be compromised in the quest for greener motoring, crash test results reveal.
European wind energy capacity set to grow in 2009
(Mon 24/08)
The global financial crisis is not slowing the demand for wind turbines across Europe, says a new report by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).
Brewers offered pioneering way of cutting carbon cost
(Mon 24/08)
Brewers offered pioneering way of cutting carbon cost
Companies' green policies reflect managers' personal values
(Thu 20/08)
Bosses with green values are more likely to put in place environmentally friendly practices at work, according to an economist at Oregon State University.
Herbs can act as a powerful natural pesticide, finds research study
(Tue 18/08)
Scientists have found that popular herbs rosemary, thyme and mint, as well as the spice clove, can act as powerful natural pesticides.
Companies must do more to prepare for Copenhagen
(Tue 11/08)
A third of the largest 300 companies in the world are failing to address climate change, according to new research.
Carbon neutral energy produced from algae
(Thu 06/08)
The future of renewable energy could be found in the garden pond. That is the view of scientists in Germany who are studying the use of algae as a source of energy.
Elephant seals hold key to surviving climate change
(Thu 06/08)
New international research shows these seals established a new breeding site thousands of kilometres from existing breeding grounds in order to counter climate change and save themselves.
Radar can prevent bats flying near wind turbines
(Mon 20/07)
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have discovered that beaming a radar near wind farms prevents bats from being hit by the turbines.
