Science / Environment / Energy

This Market Business News category includes all of our articles that are related to science or the environment. This includes research projects in science and events that have an impact on the environment (be it beneficial or detrimental). This page is where you will find information on what is happening in the renewable energy industry, news to do with the electric or hybrid vehicle market, and information about electricity consumption, etc.

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Perceptions play key role in how local populations feel about wind energy

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If local populations feel the planning process for building a wind farm is fair and open, their perceptions of the renewable energy source either...
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Capturing CO2 from wood-burning underway at UK’s Drax Power Station

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The UK’s biggest renewable power generator, Drax Power Station, has begun a world-first trial of capturing carbon dioxide from wood-burning at its North Yorkshire...
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Deep learning applied to genome identifies unknown human ancestor

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When researchers combined deep learning algorithms and statistical methods, they identified an unknown human ancestor. They identified the footprint of a new hominid that...
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SSE cuts earnings outlook as customer numbers drop

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SSE has cut its earnings outlook for 2018/19 and reported a significant drop in customer numbers.  The “big six” energy giant,  headquartered in Perth, Scotland, said...
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In 2018, Europe installed 2.6 GW of new offshore wind energy capacity

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According to a new report by WindEurope, Europe installed 2.6 GW of new wind energy capacity offshore in 2018. In 2018, Europe's wind energy...
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Are products containing graphene safe for humans and the environment?

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Researchers say that graphene is one of the most interesting and versatile substances they have ever seen. Its potential applications could revolutionize many sectors...
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Google’s new Chrome extension tells you when your passwords are insecure

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Google has released a new Chrome browser extension called “Password Checkup” that automatically tells you when your passwords have been compromised. The new plugin runs...
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Calculating solar energy potential of surfaces in urban environment

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A team of researchers has developed a fast way to calculate the solar energy potential of surfaces in an urban environment. Their new approach...
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New Master’s Degree in Offshore Wind Energy Engineering, Tufts

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Tufts University announced a new Master's Degree in Offshore Wind Energy Engineering course. It is the first graduate program of its kind in the...
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Self-healing metal coating prevents corrosion, say researchers

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Researchers have created a metal coating that rapidly heals over scratches and scrapes. The coating helps prevent corrosion. It self-heals in a few seconds...