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Aircuity Partners with Wistar Institute to Save Energy, Create a Better Environment for Occupants and Provide Access to New Data

Aircuity, creator of measurably better environments, announced the installation of its platform in the Wistar Institute’s lab and vivarium areas. As a result the Wistar Institute, an international leader in biomedical science, is saving a significant amount of energy, occupants are provided a better environment and new data is now available to help better manage the space.

From Aircuity 23 Jan 2019

Ocean and Wind Changes Cause antarctic Sea Ice Drop to Record Low

Warmer ocean temperatures, combined with unusual wind patterns, contributed to the record decline of sea ice levels in Antarctica, according to new research published in the prestigious international science journal Nature Communications.

23 Jan 2019

Rock Formations Found in the North Sea Could Act as Long-Term Energy Storage Locations

According to a new study, rocks in the seabed off the UK coast could serve as long-term storage locations for renewable energy production.

22 Jan 2019

New Breakthrough Technology Could Advance Wind Turbines and Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Argonne National Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has invented a novel technology that could help fuel the country’s shift from gas-powered vehicles to hybrid and electric power more quickly, at lower cost, and in a more environmentally friendly manner.

21 Jan 2019

Swedish Researchers Develop Highly Durable Biopolyesters Using Poo Molecule ‘Indole’

Almost all plastic is made from crude oil, and plastic production currently accounts for 4-6% of global oil consumption. The development of renewable bioplastics is progressing, but relatively few are actually being used.

21 Jan 2019

New Lightweight Bio-Composite Using Date Palm Fiber Biomass for Automotive

A team of researchers have developed a bio-composite material using date palm fiber biomass. The new material can be used to produce sustainable, lightweight and low-cost applications in the automotive and marine industries. (non-structural parts, such as car bumpers and door linings).

21 Jan 2019

Study Emphasizes Need to Raise Awareness of Plastics Hidden in Menstrual Products

According to a new study, more needs to be done to promote awareness about the amount of plastic present in oft-used disposable menstrual products.

18 Jan 2019

UK Researchers Develop Edible, Biodegradable Food Packaging Film Derived from Plants

University of Nottingham researchers have developed 100 percent biodegradable and edible food packaging made from plant carbohydrates and proteins to replace:

17 Jan 2019

Lidar Lights Up Wind Opportunities for Tilt in Australia

Lidars are supporting Melbourne-based Tilt Renewables in pursuit of new development sites specifically in complex terrain.

From Tilt Renewables 17 Jan 2019

Researchers Identify the Most Efficient Strategy to Manage Nitrogen in Agriculture

Even a good thing can turn harmful if it is taken in excessive amounts. That is indeed true in the case of nitrogen fertilizers. Crops do not grow well without adequate nitrogen, and as a result, yields are reduced considerably.

17 Jan 2019

Applying Physics to Design Comfortable and Energy-Efficient Buildings

Christoph Reinhart is internationally known for using natural light to illuminate interiors and his lab's design tools are used by architects and urban planners worldwide.

17 Jan 2019

Study: Can Artificial Photosynthesis Limit Global Warming?

CO2 emissions have to be reduced as soon as possible. If not, CO2 will have to be removed from the atmosphere in the future to lower global warming. Planting new forests and biomass, as well as new technologies for artificial photosynthesis, could be contributing factors to this.

17 Jan 2019