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Dual-Layer Shield Against Microplastic Contamination

An innovative two-layer membrane filtration system from UBCO effectively captures micro and nanoplastics in landfill leachate, protecting water resources.

9 Jan 2026

Solar Hydrogen Can Now Be Produced Efficiently Without the Scarce Metal Platinum

A research team led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have presented a new way to produce hydrogen gas without the scarce and expensive metal platinum.

8 Jan 2026

Researchers Split Sunlight to Boost Solar Power and Heat

Researchers developed a solar collector with a dielectric Bragg mirror, optimizing energy conversion by separating sunlight for electricity and heat generation.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 8 Jan 2026

Producing Biodegradable Plastics from Complex Organic Waste

University of Oldenburg's EcoPBS project seeks to develop cost-effective, biodegradable plastics from organic materials, enhancing sustainability in industry.

7 Jan 2026

Microplastics Impair Oceans' Carbon Absorption, Worsening Climate Change

Research shows microplastics interfere with ocean carbon cycles, posing risks to climate and ecosystems. Urgent global action is required to combat this threat.

6 Jan 2026

Cracking the ‘Long Tail’ Problem: New Research Targets Hidden Solar Panel Issue

Around a fifth of solar panels examined in a new study fail much faster than expected and some may last for only half their anticipated lifetime.

6 Jan 2026

Biological Pumps: How Zooplankton are Transporting Microplastics to the Ocean Depths

A new study has, for the first time, recorded and measured just how fast microplastics move through the gut passage of a key zooplankton species in real time – and used those measurements to estimate how much plastic these tiny animals might be transporting – and sinking down - through the ocean each day.

6 Jan 2026

New Framework for Predicting TAIs in Hydrogen Combustion

Researchers have developed a hybrid CFD-neural network model for predicting TAIs in hydrogen-fueled turbines, improving real-time monitoring and combustion safety.

By Muhammad Osama 6 Jan 2026

Scientists Identify Key Atmospheric Condition Behind Humid Heat Waves

A long stretch of humid heat followed by intense thunderstorms is a weather pattern historically seen mostly in and around the tropics.

5 Jan 2026

Plant-Based Plastic is Adjustable, Flexible, and Easily Decomposes

A new biodegradable plastic from plant cellulose breaks down in seawater without microplastics. It may be a sustainable solution to conventional plastics.

30 Dec 2025

E-bike Operator Forest Unites with Octopus Energy to Supercharge London’s Shift to Zero-Carbon Travel

Forest has announced Octopus Energy as its official energy partner, helping pedal the Capital towards cleaner, cheaper travel.

From Forest 24 Dec 2025

Limitations of Geostationary Satellites for Climate-Warming Contrail Detection

Images from geostationary satellites alone aren’t enough to help planes avoid contrail-prone regions, MIT researchers report.

23 Dec 2025

Valmet’s Automation Powers Helsinki Closer to a Clean-Energy Transition with the World’s Largest Air-to-Water Heat Pump

Valmet will supply an automation system for Helen Ltd’s Patola air-to-water heat pump plant and two electric boilers currently being built in Helsinki, Finland.

23 Dec 2025

Scottish National Investment Bank and SSE Invest to Develop Renewco’s Pipeline

The Scottish National Investment Bank (“the Bank”) has invested £20 m in Renewco Power (“Renewco”), a Glasgow-headquartered renewable energy developer, via a fund managed by Corran Capital, a specialist private equity firm focused on clean energy and the environment.

22 Dec 2025

Heatcatcher Commissions “First of its Kind” Heat Pump Project

A decarbonization project commissioned by waste heat experts Heatcatcher at the wienerberger brickworks in Warnham has become an industry first, using a high temperature heat pump system to capture and deploy waste heat in the process of drying clay bricks.

From Heatcatcher 22 Dec 2025