SME export orders ‘racing ahead’ says CBI report
SME export orders showed strong growth last quarter, according to a survey of small and medium manufacturers in the United Kingdom.This is in contrast to growth in domestic orders placed on U.K.…
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New photoelectrode could ease production of hydrogen fuel from water and sunlight
Researchers have developed a new photoelectrode that could help to make the dream of producing cheap hydrogen fuel from sunlight and water into reality.Although still at the experimental stage,…
Global solar investment pushes ahead of fossil fuels
In 2017, the world invested in solar like never before, according to a new global trends report.Driven largely by China, global solar investment was $160.8 billion, up 18 percent on the year before.…
Wood growth model advances genetic engineering of trees for paper, biofuels
A wood growth model promises to advance genetic engineering of trees for timber, paper, pulp, biofuels, and environmentally friendly products.The idea is to simulate the effects of gene-tweaking…
More than a third of low-skilled workers lack training and development says UK report
A job quality survey reveals that 40 percent of low-skilled workers in the United Kingdom are "stuck and unable to progress" in their careers because they have no opportunities for training and…
BP to pilot Tesla battery storage at South Dakota wind farm
BP are launching a battery storage program at their existing Titan 1 wind farm in South Dakota in the United States with help from Tesla.The pilot program is the oil and gas giant's first venture…
Portugal’s renewables exceeded electricity demand in March
Last month, electricity produced by mainland Portugal's renewables exceeded demand, according to figures released by the country's transmission system operator, Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN).…
Agricultural drones market growing
The market for agricultural drones is growing, with applications ranging from fertilizer and pesticide spraying to detailed aerial mapping of farms and monitoring of crop health and disease. One…
High capacity lithium-metal batteries step closer with help from graphene
In theory, lithium-metal batteries have the potential to store huge amounts of energy at low cost but attempts to develop them in practice keep failing because of a persistent problem. Now, it seems…
Nature-based solutions needed for better management of water, says UN report
We need to increase our use of nature-based solutions - where we work more with nature - says a new report on global water management by the United Nations."We need new solutions in managing water…
Scientists crack e-waste recycling of old cellphone cases into high-quality plastics
Scientists have developed an e-waste recycling process that can effectively separate polymers from the mixed plastics of discarded electronic products - such as cellphone cases - so that they can be…
Sustainable proton battery promises to beat lithium on cost and energy storage
In a world first, researchers have successfully demonstrated a rechargeable proton battery that promises to offer cheap energy storage that is easy on the environment.The team, based at RMIT…
Graphene fertilizer carrier easier on the environment
A graphene fertilizer carrier could reduce the environmental impact and cost of fertilizer use, according to new research from an Australian industry-research partnership.In the journal Applied…
It pays to promote diversity, study finds
By having policies that promote diversity and an inclusive culture, firms can boost innovation and strengthen their financial standing, according to a new study reported in the journal Financial…
Laser method allows safe wireless charging of smartphone
Engineers have developed a safe laser method that allows wireless charging of smartphones and other mobile devices over a short distance, such as from one side of a room to the other.The team,…
Graphene filter makes Sydney Harbour water safe to drink
Scientists in Australia have created a graphene filter that promises to be a fast and affordable way to make polluted water drinkable. In a study paper published in Nature Communications, they…