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18:58 GMT, January 5, 2020

Researchers develop most efficient lithium-sulphur battery to date

Researchers at Monash University have developed the world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery, according to a new study published in Science Advances. The battery, which is […]
00:57 GMT, January 4, 2020

Innovative activity is not only widespread in big cities, but also in rural areas

According to a new study by Penn State researchers, innovative activity is not only widespread in big cities, but also in other US regions that aren’t […]
04:13 GMT, December 31, 2019

Firms need to act faster on climate change, says BoE governor Mark Carney

Bank of England governor Mark Carney told the BBC in an interview that finance firms need to act faster on climate change. He described climate change […]
04:19 GMT, December 30, 2019

Underground commercial tunnel in Las Vegas should be operational in 2020, Musk says

Elon Musk said a fully operational underground commercial tunnel in Las Vegas built by his startup Boring Company should be operational in 2020. Musk tweeted late […]
03:59 GMT, December 24, 2019

Luxury consumption can spark feelings of inauthenticity, study finds

While luxury consumption can yield status benefits for some, for others it can spark feelings of inauthenticity, according to a new study published in the Journal […]
02:07 GMT, December 23, 2019

BU researchers develop sustainable adhesive that only takes a year to break down

Researchers at Boston University have developed a biodegradable adhesive made of naturally-sourced biopolymers and carbon dioxide, suitable in both dry and wet environments. The chemical components […]
23:44 GMT, December 20, 2019

CJEU rules that Airbnb does not require an estate agent’s license to operate in France

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that the online hospitality booking service Airbnb does not require an estate agent’s license to […]
04:50 GMT, December 19, 2019

Amazon, Google, Apple teaming up to develop open standard for smart home devices

Amazon, Google, Apple and ZigBee Alliance are teaming up to make compatibility among smart home products easier. The companies announced a new working group under the […]