turbine-related fish mortality

Analysing turbine-related fish mortality due to hydropower impacts

Researchers observe the ecological impacts of hydropower by analysing turbine-related fish mortality, to examine the needs for renewable energy against that of biodiversity protection. Hydroelectric...

ESG in Ecuador: Bioleaching is the catalyst

Ross Orr, President & CEO of BacTech Environmental Corp, describes how the company embraces environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals aided by its bioleaching...
Osisko Metals and Pine Point at the forefront of zinc development projects

Osisko Metals and Pine Point at the forefront of zinc development projects

Osisko Metals is rapidly advancing the Pine Point Project, one of the most exciting zinc development assets globally with ready access to supportive infrastructure...
quantum materials

Groundbreaking research grant for quantum materials

Empa researchers have been awarded a significant grant that will enable them to carry out research into quantum materials. The CarboQuant project – which will...
rumen microbiome

Influencing the rumen microbiome

The University of Minnesota’s Dr Andres Gomez, Dr Isaac Salfer, and Dr Marshall Stern discuss how the rumen microbiome is influenced by non-nutritional factors,...
Technology

Scientists discover warm light-emitting by utilising quantum dots

A research team from Chongqing University, China, have discovered warm white light-emitting with high, efficient emission and high colour rendering index by using ligand...
metal ore deposits

‘Goldilocks zone’ for the formation of metal ore deposits discovered 

Researchers have discovered a geological ‘Goldilocks zone’ for the formation of metal ore deposits, which could result in the targeted mining of metals that...
Restoration

Ecosystem restoration investigated by scientists

A team of researchers from Flinders University reveal lingering soil deficiencies after comparing results to a six-year native planting project in South Australia. What does...
The shape of melting ice

The shape of melting ice depends on the water temperature

Scientists analyse the different melting patterns of ice, discovering that the shape of melting ice is influenced by the temperature of the water. A team...
Solar Cells

Scientists employ rocket science applications for chemistry research

A research team from Karlstad University have received funding both to investigate how the structure of the active layer of the solar cell is...