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Sources of Black Carbon in the Arctic Change with the Seasons

Article - 20 Mar 2019

A new study published on 13 February 2018 in Science Advances reports that the sources of black carbon in the Arctic vary with the seasons.

Conducting Air Pollution Research Using Infrared Spectroscopy

Article - 4 Feb 2019

Infrared spectroscopy is one of many common analytical methods used for the detection and measurement of atmospheric pollution.

Using Liquid Batteries for Electric Aircraft

Article - 18 Jan 2019

NASA is supporting research into the production of a new rechargeable liquid battery to fuel electric aircraft.

Autonomous Vehicles and Their Sensors

Article - 10 Jan 2019

The presence of self-driving cars on the roads is increasing, but how does a self-driving car work – how does it know when to stop, or if someone is about to cross the road?

Using the IoT to Monitor Carbon Footprints

Article - 14 Dec 2018

Many people are predicting that the Internet of Things (IoT), a system of devices with distinct IDs connected to the internet, will have a massive disruptive effect across many industries

Using Graphene as a Renewable Energy

Article - 26 Nov 2018

While graphene has the potential to revolutionize the energy sector, there is still much work to be done before graphene-based batteries and hydrogen fuel cells are powering cars on our roads.

Graphene's Conductivity Boosted for Better Solar-Energy Generating Technology

Article - 20 Sep 2018

The so-called super-material, graphene, has become a focus of many scientific discoveries. Recently, a research team at the University of Kansas have developed another application for this versatile...

Could 3D Printing Reduce Plastic Waste?

Article - 14 Sep 2018

Plastics are having a hugely negative effect on the environment; it is estimated that more than 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced globally every year, with only 10% of that being recycled....

Solar Panels and Semiconductor Materials

Article - 7 Jul 2018

Harnessing the massive amounts of energy that reaches the Earth from the Sun is a challenging but necessary step to ensure that the future energy needs of the planet can be met.

Are Solar-Powered Planes the Future of Aviation?

Article - 28 Jun 2018

Aviation has come a long way since the Wright Brothers first took to the skies early in the 20th Century. Gone are the flimsy glider assemblies that carried a single person: today’s aeroplanes are...