Kris Walker

Managing Editor/Head of Content

Kris has a BA(hons) in Media & Performance from the University of Salford. Aside from overseeing the editorial and video teams, Kris can be found in far flung corners of the world capturing the story behind the science on behalf of our clients. Outside of work, Kris is finally seeing a return on 25 years of hurt supporting Manchester City.

Articles from Kris

The Technologies Used in Wave and Tidal Power

Waves are a result of wind blowing over the ocean surfaces. The energy transported by the ocean surface waves is known as wave power that can be used for generating electricity, pumping water into reservoirs and water desalination purposes.

19 Dec 2012

Lexus CT Hybrid vs Electric Cars

Hybrid cars are fuel-efficient cars having two motors that include a gasoline-powered motor and an electric motor.

18 Dec 2012

Ocean Algae Farming to Produce Extensive Renewable Energy

The constantly increasing world population is increasing fuel consumption at a much faster rate than ever before. With many oil wells and coal resources depleting around the world, algae fuel seems to be a plausible solution.

17 Dec 2012

The Times Square Ball: What's It Made From?

The Times Square Ball located at the top of the One Times Square building and is used during New Year's Eve celebrations in New York. The ball is lowered down a flagpole annually on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST to indicate the start of the New Year.

14 Dec 2012

Vauxhall Ampera Electric Car

Vauxhall Ampera is a plug-in electric car and an extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV). It employs a state-of-the-art battery and engine technology to overcome the general drawbacks of electric cars such as low performance and short range.

13 Dec 2012

Have Yourself a Merry Environmental Christmas

Christmas is a part of the holiday season that we all look forward to in one way or another, whether it be spending time with loved ones, presents...eating. This season comes with a cost though, as the environment takes a hit during Christmas celebrations. However, with a little bit of effort and cr

12 Dec 2012

Photovoltaics - Technical Specifications and Applications

Photovoltaic (PV) cell is the technical term for solar cell, which is used to convert sunlight directly into electricity.

11 Dec 2012

What is Desert Greening?

With the Earth’s natural resources constantly declining at an alarming rate, drastic methods will need to be taken in the future so that we are not left with a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world we see in movies and video games.

10 Dec 2012

Wind Energy: The Pros and Cons

Wind energy is converted into useful energy by means of wind turbines that produce electrical power, wind pumps and windmills that produce mechanical power. Wind power is renewable, clean, widely distributed and does not emit greenhouse gases during operation.

6 Dec 2012

Into the Future: Solar Power from Outer Space

Solar energy is an eco-friendly and inexpensive form of energy. This clean, safe and sustainable energy form has been used for centuries in various ways – to heat, to dry and to generate fire.

22 Nov 2012