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Noble Quest: Clearing the Air Over Potentially Life-Saving Gases

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, partnered with world leader in medical gases, Air Liquide Healthcare, to reveal how the noble gases’ interactions with proteins could one day be used to treat a variety of health issues.

4 Sep 2018

Ore Catapult Awarded 10-Year Extension to Operate Turbine for Research and Technology Development

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has been awarded a Section 36 consent variation by the Scottish Government to operate its 7MW Levenmouth Offshore Wind Demonstration Turbine in Fife until 2029.

From ORE Catapult 4 Sep 2018

Avoiding Most Carbon-Intensive Reservoirs and Better Managing Natural Gas Could Greatly Cut Emissions

A study found that in 2015, approximately 9,000 oilfields in 90 countries generated greenhouse gases equivalent to 1.7 gigatons of CO2.

3 Sep 2018

Engineered Sand Can Create Safe Reservoir of Drinking Water for Water-Stressed Communities

A method has been developed to eliminate contaminants from storm water, tackling needs of communities looking for ways to tap drinking water.

3 Sep 2018

Study Shows Global Warming Can be Decelerated by Improving Soil Quality

Low-tech methods of enhancing soil quality globally could remove amounts of carbon from the atmosphere; decelerating the pace of climate change.

30 Aug 2018

Heavy Metal Pollution Could Lead to Cardiovascular Diseases

Even small doses of poisonous chemicals in the environment pose a substantial risk to cardiovascular health, according to a new report.

30 Aug 2018

Research Investigates Effect of Haze on Solar Power Generation and Comes up with Solution

Results have just been published from a years-long project trying to quantify just how urban-based solar installations are affected by hazes.

30 Aug 2018

Study Reveals Impact of Warming on Major Arctic Rivers

The Arctic has started to display signs of substantial ecological upheaval. The rate of warming in the Arctic is twice the world average.

29 Aug 2018

Popular Bright-Blue Dye Could Also Power Batteries

A new study has revealed blue dye can be used for the controlled capture, storage and release of energy.

By Brett Smith 29 Aug 2018

Study Shows Increasing Levels of CO2 Leads to Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies in Millions

According to a new study, the increasing levels of CO2 decreases the nutrients in crops, leading to nutritional deficiencies in people.

28 Aug 2018

Study Finds Many Arctic Pollutants Decrease Following Stockholm Convention

Researchers monitoring the Arctic region discovered a decrease in persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulated by the Stockholm Convention.

28 Aug 2018

MIT’s Solar Vehicle Shines in 2018 ASC

MIT's Solar Electric Vehicle Team completed their first race in three years, the 2018 American Solar Challenge, last month. The team was awarded 5th place overall in the single-occupant vehicle class.

28 Aug 2018

Ashtead Expands Environmental Monitoring Instrument Fleet

Ashtead Technology has significantly increased its fleet of equipment for environmental and occupational safety monitoring with the addition of the TSI QUEST range of instruments. As a TSI Gold Channel Distributor, Ashtead will offer these advanced instruments for both hire and sale; providing customers with both instrumental and financial flexibility.

From Ashtead Technology Ltd 27 Aug 2018