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.
Funding for gene therapy innovation hubs in the UK
LifeArc, the MRC and the BBSRC have announced funding for an £18m network of gene therapy hubs to advance promising research into new treatments for patients.
Imerys Graphite & Carbon: quality and innovation in lithium-ion batteries
Imerys Graphite & Carbon has become a market leader in providing innovative technology to enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
Successful hydroxide ion conductivity improves fuel cell performance
Researchers have successfully performed hydroxide ion conductivity, potentially advancing anion exchange membrane fuel cell technology.
Developing smart foam to make robots more intelligent
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an artificial smart foam – ‘AiFoam’ – for robots to interact more intelligently with their surroundings.
Nanomesh: nanoengineering 2D materials into complex 3D shapes
Researchers from the University of Bath have nanoengineered a network of 2D materials to create nanomesh and are observing the energy landscapes at the intersection of the materials.
Interaction of proteins found to be vital to brain function
Novel research has indicated that the intricate relationship of proteins is critical to brain function, such as information processing.
Mysterious pre-supernova illuminates stars’ violent death throes
Researchers at the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) have discovered a pre-supernova that could shed light on the death throes of stars.
Manufacturing industrially applicable materials from CO2
Novel method turns CO2 into a precious industrial material called silicon carbide, turning greenhouse gas emissions into economic resources.
Preventing biodiversity loss with microclimatic variability
Research on preventing biodiversity loss indicates that the population increase of endangered species of butterfly is largest in habitats with microclimatic variability.
Policy and people: The keys to Europe’s sustainable development
Professor Enrico Giovannini, Founder and Director of the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development, discusses Europe’s sustainable future.