volcanic lake

Extremely harsh volcanic lake suggests how life might have existed on Mars

Researchers discover that a few specialist microbes found in a volcanic lake can survive conditions similar to those of Mars’ early history. The hydrothermal crater...
Energy

New framework to analyse social innovation in renewable energy

Researchers have constructed a ‘toolkit’ to increase the attention given to alternative approaches for enhancing the energy transition and highlighting the multiple benefits of...
Ecosystems

Scientists investigate the salinisation of river and lake ecosystems

A collaborative research team including the University of Barcelona analysed the current knowledge regarding salinisation and created a guideline to improve the understanding of...
diffuse coastal pollution

Developing a sustainable resolution to diffuse coastal pollution

Geovation and the UK Hydrographic Office have launched a challenge to establish a sustainable method to overcome diffuse coastal pollution. The Ordnance Survey’s open innovation...
European Commission proposes digital rights declaration  

European Commission proposes digital rights declaration  

The European Commission is proposing the introduction of a digital rights declaration to guide digital transformation in the EU.  On 26 January, the Commission proposed...
Ice

Scientists uncover a solar storm whilst investigating ancient ice

A research team from Lund University found evidence of an extreme solar storm when analysing ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica. What have scientists determined...
Mars

Scientists reveal liquid water on Mars is likely a mirage

Scientists previously discovered what was believed to be liquid water under Mars’ ice-covered South Pole, however a new study has revealed it is most...
natural gas stoves

The harmful effects of natural gas stoves

Stanford scientists discover that the health and climate impacts of natural gas stoves are bigger than originally believed. Natural gas stoves and appliances have been...
Carbon-free

A new method can predict future nuclear power requirements

Scientists have developed a type of scenario analysis that implies it is possible to plan for abrupt changes regarding nuclear power requirements in the...
Green backyards

Urban climate resilience facilitated with the use of green backyards

A team of researchers from the University of Potsdam (UP), Germany, explored the impacts of additional green structures in cities, such as thermal comfort,...