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Antarctic Ice Sheets Could be at Greater Risk of Melting than Previously Thought

Antarctica is the largest reservoir of ice on Earth – but new research by the University of South Australia suggests it could be at greater risk of melting than previously thought.

2 Dec 2019

When Reefs Decline, Parrotfish Thrive

In contrast to most other species, reef-dwelling parrotfish populations boom in the wake of severe coral bleaching. The surprise finding came when researchers led by Perth-based Dr Brett Taylor of the Australian I...

2 Dec 2019

Framework for Assessing Security of Energy System in Transition

According to a new issue brief by a specialist from the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, the use of a framework based on vulnerability, risk, and offsets provides critical insights for assessing the security of an energy system in transition.

29 Nov 2019

'Magic Crystals' to Enable Our Electric Car Future

CSIRO and Monash University’s Matthew Hill will receive the Solomon Award tonight for developing ‘magic crystals’ with dozens of applications from cleaning gases and liquids to mining and drug production.

29 Nov 2019

Packaging Made from Banana Plants an A-Peeling Alternative

Biodegradable 'plastic' bags made out of banana plants sounds a bit...bananas, but a couple of UNSW researchers have found a way to do it, and it could solve two industrial waste problems in one.

29 Nov 2019

Danimer Scientific & Genpak Co-Develop Biodegradable Food Containers Using PHA

Danimer Scientific and Genpak have announced a partnership to create a new line of biodegradable food containers.

From Genpak, LLC 29 Nov 2019

Equinor and ORE Catapult Collaborating to Share Hywind Scotland Operational Data

Operational data from the world’s first floating offshore wind farm, Hywind Scotland, is now available to access on a free to use basis for supply chain businesses and academia through the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Platform for Operational Data (POD) service.

From ORE Catapult 29 Nov 2019

Midsummer Again Among Sweden's Fastest Growing Technology Companies

For the fifth year, Midsummer is on Deloitte's list of Sweden's fastest growing technology companies - Sweden Technology Fast 50. This year Midsummer was ranked 40th.

From Midsummer AB 29 Nov 2019

Unveiling the World’s First Moba (Museum of Boiler Arts): E.On Showcases Upcycled Boilers to Raise Awareness of Heating Waste

New artworks made from upcycled old boilers have been unveiled by E.ON in its new MoBA (Museum of Boiler Arts) exhibition, aimed at raising awareness about heating waste and how upgrading your boiler can positively impact the environment.

29 Nov 2019

Very Rare Plant Species are at Risk of Extinction with Ongoing Climate Change

A new study led by researchers from the University of Arizona reveals that nearly 40% of worldwide land plant species are classified as very rare. Such species are highly at risk of extinction due to ongoing climate change.

28 Nov 2019

Stakeholders Evaluate Impacts of Wind Energy on Biodiversity

A cornerstone of Germany’s energy policy is replacing fossil and nuclear energy sources for electricity production with renewable sources such as sun, wind, biomass, and water.

28 Nov 2019

New Method to Produce Activated Carbon, Carbon Nanotubes from Waste Grains

A researcher from Queen’s University Belfast has created a low-cost technology that can convert unused barley from alcohol breweries into carbon.

27 Nov 2019

Ethanol can be Effective Intermediate for Sustainable Production of Low-Cost Fuels

A new study has found that a technology created by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and optimized by Vertimass LLC to convert ethanol into fuels useful for shipping, aviation, and other heavy-duty applications can be cost-competitive with traditional fuels, and also retain the sustainability benefits of bio-based ethanol.

27 Nov 2019

Sustainable Production of Fine Chemicals, Biofuels from Renewable Biomass

Researchers have given a new boost to a step toward a more sustainable bio-based economy, by successfully simplifying a process of converting waste materials into valuable chemicals.

27 Nov 2019

MIT’s Sustainability Garden Makes Space for Community, Plants, and Pollinators

Tucked beside Walker Memorial, just across from the Charles River, is a new space for the MIT community, native plants, and some important supporters — pollinators. The Hive Garden, a first-of-its-kind garden at MIT, recently opened on Saxon Lawn, creating a small and unique outdoor community space on campus.

27 Nov 2019