How the Green Energy Transfer Will Increase Productivity in the UK
Researchers at the University of Exeter analyzed the impact of low-carbon transitions in electricity, transportation and heating on UK productivity. Currently, renewable energy is cheaper and still cheaper than most fossil fuels in the world, but the findings show that these three industries directly benefit UK productivity. The research team warns that this productivity boost […]
Intestinal bacteria can cleanse the body of toxic PFAS chemicals
Scientists have discovered a surprising alliance in the fight against PFA – specific strains of intestinal bacteria. Researchers at Cambridge University have identified a family of microorganisms naturally present in the human digestive system that can absorb and trap PFA, a toxic “eternal chemical” associated with a variety of serious health conditions. These findings offer […]
BPX steering group to advance battery modeling standards
A strong alliance of major European organizations and British innovators came together to revolutionize how lithium-ion batteries are designed, tested and simulated. As a key step to harmonizing battery technology across Europe, representatives from five major organizations, AVL, BMW Group, Fortescue Zero, Sintef and TNO, collaborated with researchers from the UK-based battery startup and Faraday […]
Unlocking Space for Business with satellite solutions
The UK Space Agency discusses its “Unlocking Space for Business” programme, aiming to enhance the adoption of space data and services to drive operational efficiencies, improve customer experiences, and support sustainability. In an era where data drives decision-making and innovation, the integration of satellite technology into business operations has emerged as a transformative force. Recognising […]
Promotes European space weather monitoring capabilities
Juha-Pekka Luntama, head of the European Space Agency’s Space Meteorological Office, details the office’s key activities to promote user knowledge of space weather and inform actions to protect infrastructure from adverse effects. Space weather is the physical and phenomenological states of natural spatial environments affected by solar activity. It is driven primarily by actions near […]
Eternal chemicals can affect the development of the brain in men
New research has surprising suggestions that eternal chemicals can cause harmful effects on male brain development. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs), often referred to as “eternal chemicals,” have been used in consumers and industrial products since the 1940s because of their ability to resist water, oil and dirt. The stability of their chemicals makes them effective on […]
The British Space Agency mission is set to clean up space debris
The UK space agency has launched a major new sourcing process to tackle the growing threat of space debris. Efforts to clean space debris cite crucial steps in the UK’s efforts to protect critical space infrastructure and ensure long-term security of orbital environments. At the heart of the proposed Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission is […]
Argonne experts innovate advanced nuclear fuel recycling
Throughout the United States, nuclear reactors produce a huge amount of electricity and a significant amount of nuclear fuel used. This material is often treated as waste, but more than 95% of the energy potential remains undeveloped. Currently, scientists at Argonne National Laboratory are partnering with the private industry to realize their nuclear fuel recycling […]
Research found methane emissions in shipments higher than we thought
A study led by Chalmers Institute of Technology found that methane emissions during transport are caused by traffic travelling through shallow waters. As a result, they observed 20 times higher methane emissions on the shipping lane compared to nearby areas that were not intrusted by traffic. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 27 times […]
The EU accelerates its transition to a circular economy with new initiatives
The European Commission has announced a series of drastic initiatives aimed at driving the European Union towards a full-scale circular economy in its strategic drive to become a global leader in sustainable resource use by 2030. These measures pave the way for the groundbreaking circular economy law scheduled for 2026, forming part of the EU’s […]