composition of neutron stars

New model to determine the structure and composition of neutron stars

A team of researchers at the University of Birmingham have created a new model for understanding the structure and composition of neutron stars. The newly...
generate electricity

Scientists develop a method of using shadows to generate electricity

Researchers have developed a way of using shadows to generate electricity, offering a potentially sustainable alternative to fossil fuel powered electricity. This novel concept developed...
microplastics in the ocean

Are we underestimating the volume of microplastics in the ocean?

A recent study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, suggests researchers have grossly underestimated the volume of microplastics in the ocean. A new paper, published in...
magnesium-based batteries

EU project plans to develop sustainable magnesium-based batteries

An EU funded project is set to revolutionise the battery industry with their new rechargeable, safe, and sustainable magnesium-based batteries. The European Magnesium Interactive Battery...
carbon emissions

Global carbon emissions continue to drop due to COVID-19 lockdowns

Depending on the duration of global lockdowns, researchers have suggested that daily carbon emissions will decrease by 17%. A new study, published in Nature Climate...
autonomous vehicles

West Midlands roads to be used to test new autonomous vehicles

Warwick University has announced that 300 kilometres of West Midland’s roads are to be used as part of a trial to test a new...
Battery calorimetry: an innovative approach for ageing studies

Battery calorimetry: an innovative approach for ageing studies

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology discuss their method of promoting battery safety, which holds the potential to revolutionise the transport industry. Battery calorimeters are essential...
test for COVID-19

New technology can simultaneously run thousands of tests for COVID-19

Scientists have successfully scaled up CRISPR-based molecular diagnostics. Their innovative new technology uses microfluidics chips that can simultaneously run thousands of tests for COVID-19. One...
bioplastic

New compostable bioplastic to extend the shelf life of food

An EU-funded project has created bioplastics from essential oils, cheese whey and almond shells. Once made into packaging, this polymer can extend the shelf...
black hole collision

Public to help study the gravitational waves caused by black hole collision

The public are invited to help the scientific community understand gravitational waves produced by black holes collision. "As our gravitational wave detectors become more sensitive,...