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.
Logged tropical forest areas found to be a carbon source
Contrary to previous assumptions, tropical forests recovering from logging are carbon sources for years afterward.
‘Anomaly’ causes first UK space launch to fail to reach orbit
Learn how the UK's first space launch ended in disappointment due to a technical anomaly stopping the mission from reaching target orbit.
New solar-powered system converts harmful emissions into sustainable fuels
Researchers have developed a system that can transform plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels using energy from the Sun.
Pair of black holes are the closest to colliding ever witnessed
Two black holes are on course for collision, being the closest to a cataclysmic meeting scientists have ever seen.
Sensmet’s online monitoring technology revolutionises the lithium production sector
Sensmet has pioneered a cutting-edge online monitoring technology that represents a paradigm shift for the lithium production sector.
Ultrafine particles found to be majorly caused by jet engine oils
Researchers analysed ultrafine particles and came across a group of organic compounds which originated from aircraft lubrication oils.
Opportunities and challenges surrounding water for electricity generation
Water-based electricity generation does not only come from hydro dams and tidal barrages, as new technology is being developed.
UK Government funds £7m to decarbonise freight transport
The UK Government has announced it will provide £7m via the freight innovation fund (FIF) to reduce freight transport emissions.
Researchers predict floods with a new, more effective method
A new method for predicting floods is more appropriate for analysing flood frequency in a changing environment.
Using electrochemistry to convert carbon dioxide into organic molecules
A team from Cornell University used electrochemistry to turn carbon dioxide into organic molecules that are vital to pharmaceutical development.