Innovation News Network brings you the latest research and innovation news from the fields of science, environment, energy, critical raw materials, technology, and electric vehicles.
Transforming Plastic Waste into Sustainable Fuel
New research highlights that through processes of catalytic pyrolysis, oil can be produced from plastic waste such as grocery bags to create sustainable fuel...
Temperatures climb as mercury rises, impacting urban areas
Researchers have investigated the impacts on those who inhabit urban areas as mercury rising influences temperatures.
Urban areas impacted
For some urban areas in the US,...
Novel study indicates that Mars habitability restricted by its small size
A new study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis suggests that the habitability of Mars is limited by its small size, which means it cannot hold large amounts of water.
EIT InnoEnergy: supporting battery recycling in Europe
Johan Söderbom, Thematic Leader for Smart Grid and Energy Storage at EIT InnoEnergy, discusses the investment into French battery recycling start-up, MECAWARE, and the...
Machine-learning algorithm revolutionises the classification of galaxies
Astronomers have devised an innovative machine-learning algorithm that can effectively classify tens of thousands of galaxies in mere seconds.
Darwin’s finches evolve to ward off avian vampire fly
Experts from Flinders University studied Darwin’s finches on Galápagos Islands and found females that spend longer inside the nest can ward off deadly larvae...
A net zero future dependent on the correct rare earth supply
From its critical and heavy rare earths dominant Makuutu Project, Ionic Rare Earths is intent on being a significant player with a long-life, low-cost...
Giving waste value: Utilising biotechnology to convert food waste
Ingmar Høgøy, CEO of Greentech Innovators, explains how the company is using biotechnology to convert food waste into single cell protein and organic fertiliser.
Radical action must be taken to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Experts in the BMJ argue that radical action must quickly be taken to change unsustainable and unhealthy behaviours to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Christmas tree nanostructure discovered for ascorbic acid oxidation
A unique nanostructure has been discovered and proved to be highly effective in the ascorbic acid oxidation process.
Fabrication process
Nanostructured metal is known to have...