Aggressive electric vehicle adoption would improve overall air quality
According to new research, an aggressive adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) would reduce net carbon emissions and improve overall air quality.
A study conducted by...
BYU physicists develop quieter airplane toilet
A quieter airplane toilet has been developed by a group of Brigham Young University physicists.
Conventional airplane toilets are very loud. For some passengers, the...
MIT researchers use machine learning to optimize agricultural growing conditions
Researchers at MIT used artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to determine the best growing conditions to maximize taste the taste of basil.
The study,...
Deforestation of Amazon rainforest could accelerate as a result of US-China trade war
The US-China trade war could have a dramatic impact on deforestation of the Amazon rainforest, experts warn.
In 2018, the US imposed tariffs of up...
FPL announces plans for America’s largest community solar power program
FPL has announced plans for the biggest community solar power program in America. FPL (Florida Power & Light Company) filed a proposal with the...
Sir Richard Branson proposes strategy to combat climate change
Virgin founder, Sir Richard Branson, proposed a strategy to combat climate change. He shared his vision for a Clean Energy Dividend which he hopes...
New theory of ceramics promises to improve performance of batteries, energy technology
Scientists have developed a new theory of what happens at the small scale in ceramic materials such as those that go to make rechargeable...
Wales plans to have 100% renewable energy by 2035, says IWA
The IWA (Institute of Welsh Affairs) has a plan to have Wales using 100% renewable energy by 2035. It has published a study on...
UK offshore wind to provide 30% of country’s energy by 2030 under new deal
The UK government unveiled plans to ensure that 30% of the country’s electricity comes from offshore wind farms by 2030 under a new joint...
Better solar cells from light from an exotic crystal semiconductor
Researchers have discovered a new way to control light that comes from exotic crystal semiconductors. They say their new way could lead to more...