Solar Panels Made From Molten Moon Dust
In a move towards sustainable space colonisation, scientists at the University of Potsdam (Germany) have created working solar panels from molten Moon dust, hopefully paving the way for lunar bases powered by materials already found on the Moon. Why Haul It Up There If You Don’t Have To? Transporting anything into space is expensive. In […]
New Algorithm Makes Quantum Simulations 10x More Efficient
UK startup Phasecraft says its new THRIFT algorithm makes quantum simulations 10 times larger and longer, potentially unlocking major breakthroughs in materials, energy, and climate tech. Breakthrough Phasecraft, a Bristol- and London-based quantum computing startup, has announced what it calls the most significant leap yet in quantum simulation efficiency. Its new algorithm, THRIFT, allows simulations […]
Electric Vehicles Charged in 5 Mins
Chinese automaker BYD says its new megawatt charging platform could eliminate range anxiety and double Tesla’s speed, but how does it work, and what could this mean for UK drivers? Charges As Quickly As Filling A Petrol Tank According to Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, EV charging is about to get a serious upgrade. BYD […]
Is Geothermal Energy The Future For Data Centres?
A new report from the Rhodium Group claims that advanced geothermal energy could power nearly all new data centres by 2030. A Stable, Renewable Solution With the exponential rise in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing driving unprecedented demand for electricity, the energy consumption of data centres is a growing concern. However, the report suggests […]
New Clean Energy Materials In 2 Years (Not 20)
Danish startup PhaseTree says its combined use of multi-scale modelling techniques means it can create new materials for clean energy technologies in just 2 years (instead of the usual 20), i.e. a speed 10 times faster than traditional methods. Who is PhaseTree and What Do They Do? Copenhagen-based startup, PhaseTree, was founded in 2021 as […]
New Reactor Fastest Route to Commercially Viable Fusion Power
German startup Proxima Fusion has revealed a new fusion reactor design, ‘Stellaris’, which it claims is the fastest route to commercially viable fusion power. What Is Fusion Energy? Nuclear fusion, the reaction that powers the sun, occurs when two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing vast amounts of energy. Unlike nuclear fission […]
Recyclable Plastics Using Light and Solvent
Scientists from a Swiss university have discovered a way to break down Plexiglass into its original building blocks using violet light and a common solvent, thereby making recycling plastics far more efficient and potentially helping to tackle global plastic waste. Cracking the Plastic Code: The Science Behind the Discovery The process, developed by lead researcher […]
Global Electricity Demand Soaring
The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in recent years, growing at close to 4 per cent annually through 2027, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The “Age of Electricity” This IEA report states that the sharp acceleration is being driven by a combination of […]
New Class Of Sustainable Bacteria-Made Textiles
London-based biomaterials company Modern Synthesis has unveiled a new class of nonwoven materials derived from ‘bacterial nanocellulose’. Sustainable Alternative To Other Materials These innovative textiles can be made to replace everything from plastic films to leathers, thereby offering a sustainable alternative to some of the fashion and automotive industries’ most environmentally damaging materials. Who Is […]
IT Channel Increasingly Shifting to Carbon Reduction
New research indicates that sustainability is now a defining issue in the IT channel, with businesses increasingly focusing on reducing carbon emissions rather than relying on offsetting. Sustainability Rises Back Up the Agenda The new research from Agilitas IT Solutions, conducted in partnership with Censuswide, highlights a renewed commitment to sustainability, as companies seek to […]
Tiny Flying Robot Pollinators
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new generation of tiny insect-inspired flying robots that could revolutionise agriculture by offering a mechanical alternative to natural pollinators. The Vision Behind the Robotic Pollinators Pollination is one of the most critical processes in food production, yet the decline in bee populations due to […]
Driller-Robots Harness Geothermal Energy
Borobotics, a Swiss startup, has unveiled an autonomous drilling machine that could make geothermal energy more affordable and accessible, transforming how we harness heat from beneath the Earth’s surface. Grabowski The machine (nicknamed “Grabowski”) is being heralded as the “world’s most powerful worm” for its ability to silently and efficiently burrow through various terrains. Compact, resource-efficient, and […]