Green Technology

New method quickly assesses underwater landslide risk for offshore turbines
Heriot-Watt researchers have developed an advanced simulation tool that accurately predicts underwater landslides caused by... Read more
Eco-friendly kilns help Malawi's fish curers cut losses
Closing his eyes as he battled smoke wafting from fish-smoking kilns in front of him,... Read more
Betavoltaic cell with perovskite-radioactive isotope combo can power long-term applications
A research team has developed the world's first next-generation betavoltaic cell by directly connecting a... Read more
Inspired by laminate: 'Three-ply' microstructure gives perovskite solar cells a powerful efficiency lift
A collaborative research team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and... Read more
Is the UK's energy storage growing fast enough?
Britain's booming green energy generation has a costly side-effect: the national electricity system operator has... Read more
South Africa's shift from coal to renewables: How it's going
Just over 74% of South Africa's electricity still comes from burning coal. In 2021, the... Read more
Metal fatigue in anodes identified as key cause of solid-state lithium battery degradation
A team of materials scientists and engineers affiliated with several institutions in China has found... Read more
Assessing the potential of hydrogen and carbon dioxide networks for the future of European energy systems
Over the past decades, many countries worldwide have been trying to gradually transform their energy... Read more
Algorithms provide optimized radiation-shielding design solutions for new types of nuclear reactors
The research team (NEAL) from the University of South China has made significant progress in... Read more
Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report
Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the... Read more
Renewable energy in the dock in Spain after blackout
Fierce debate raged in Spain on Wednesday over the role its reliance on renewable energy... Read more
Green nickel for sustainable electrification: Carbon-free process extracts nickel for batteries and steel
To combat climate change and achieve a climate-neutral industry, carbon emissions must be drastically reduced.... Read more
The evolution of a copper catalyst that can convert CO&#8322 into valuable chemicals and fuels
Copper is the most promising catalyst for turning carbon dioxide into valuable chemical feedstocks and... Read more
How can we optimize solid-state batteries? Try asking AI
Scientists are racing against time to try and create revolutionary, sustainable energy sources (such as... Read more
What we know about Monday's sweeping power outage in Spain and Portugal
The sweeping power outage that hit Spain and Portugal this week has raised questions about... Read more