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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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...