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‘Self-Healing’ Solar Cells Could Become Reality

Solar cells of the future could be able to withstand corrosive susceptibility by ‘self-healing’, in a break-through the scientific community has long been pursuing.

29 Jun 2024

Solar Power Generation Forecasting Using Deep Learning

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By Muhammad Osama 28 Jun 2024

Ancient Ocean Suffocation Offers Warning for Climate Change Impact

In a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers warned about the potential effects of oxygen depletion and climate change in oceans by using a clue found in Italian limestone that explains a huge extinction of marine life millions of years ago.

27 Jun 2024

Exploring the Impact of Low Gravity on Hydrothermal Circulation in Ocean Worlds

A new study investigates how the influence of low gravity, as found on ocean worlds in our solar system, impacts flows of water and heat below their seafloors.

26 Jun 2024

Sustainable Strategies for Meeting EV Battery Material Demands

Researchers from Ritsumeikan University conducted a comprehensive study projecting the future resource needs for EV batteries by 2050, taking replacements and increased capacity into account.

26 Jun 2024

Blue World Completes Successful Testing of 200 kW Maritime Fuel Cell System to Run on Green Methanol

After months of preparation, Blue World Technologies is proud to announce the successful testing of the world’s first 200 kW high-temperature PEM fuel cell module. The test was completed at the newly established test facilities in connection to the Blue Aalborg Factory, where the fuel cells for the system are produced.

From Blue World Technologies 26 Jun 2024

Flexible Electronic Circuit Innovations Complement Climate Change Action, Notes GlobalData

Nanometer-thick materials offer flexibility and electronic properties, paving the way for sustainable, cost-effective flexible electronics.

26 Jun 2024

Dutch Renewable Research Powers on with Ultra-Low Emission Microgrid from Aggreko

A geothermal research project in the Netherlands has been able to continue vital research toward the energy transition following the installation of an ultra-low emission microgrid from global energy solutions provider, Aggreko.

From Aggreko 24 Jun 2024

The Hidden Costs of Melamine Sponges: Microplastic Pollution and Environmental Impact

According to a study published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology, melamine sponges might emit over a trillion microplastic fibers every month worldwide.

21 Jun 2024

Solar-Powered Cell for Electricity Generation and Wastewater Treatment

In a recent article published in the journal water, researchers introduced an innovative device called a solar-driven photo-bioelectrochemical cell (s-PBEC) to simultaneously produce electricity and treat wastewater using solar energy and bacteria.

By Muhammad Osama 21 Jun 2024

Assessing the Strengths and Limitations of LLMs in the Energy Sector

According to new research, large-language models (LLMs) could play a significant role in co-managing certain aspects of the grid, such as emergency and outage response, crew assignments, and wildfire preparedness and prevention.

20 Jun 2024

Study Reveals Climate Change Coverage Disparities in U.S. News Media

New research led by the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals a crucial disparity in how climate change is reported across different types of news outlets and locations.

20 Jun 2024

Researchers Propose a Paradigm Shift in Planning of Energy Systems

To meet the complex requirements of future building and energy systems, Empa researcher Matthias Sulzer and Berkeley Lab researcher Michael Wetter are proposing a paradigm shift in planning of such systems: They call for a more automated and model-based planning process, as has long been common practice in the computer chip and automotive industries.

20 Jun 2024

EU Renewable Ethanol Sets New Record for Greenhouse-Gas Reduction, Confirming Its Importance for Transport De-fossilisation

Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members and other EU producers reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of 79.1% compared to fossil fuels in 2023, according to newly certified data.

20 Jun 2024

Impact of Air Pollution on Increasing Cardiovascular Risk for Cancer Patients

New research published in JACC: CardioOncology demonstrates that air pollution has a substantial impact on worsening cardiovascular disease and mortality in cancer patients, as well as contributing to health inequities associated with these diseases.

19 Jun 2024