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.
Novel electric vehicle tariff will cut EV charging costs by 70%
Following a successful trial earlier this year, OVO Energy is launching a unique economical electric vehicle tariff for EV drivers.
Rivalling lithium-ion performance with major refinement to zinc-ion batteries
A team of scientists has made a significant breakthrough in producing high-performance zinc-ion batteries that may rival lithium-ion cells.
ORNL award license for wireless electric vehicle charging technology
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has announced that it has licensed its wireless electric vehicle charging technology to HEVO.
STFC: Ensuring and supporting the future of UK innovation in science
Professor Mark Thomson, the Executive Chair of the STFC, discusses how the organisation is supporting UK innovation in science.
US DOE invest $17.5m to enhance the research of particle accelerators
The US DOE has revealed that it will be financing $17.5m to advance the research and technology encompassing particle accelerators.
Protecting biodiversity and tackling climate change with peat restoration
Mitigating the effects of climate change and safeguarding biodiversity with more than £16m of funding through Natural England’s Peat Restoration Grants.
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Astronomical breakthrough in categorising mysterious brown dwarfs
A team of international researchers has detected five celestial bodies that may potentially illuminate the nature of enigmatic brown dwarfs.
Protecting crops from insects with innovative compound solution
Researchers have developed a novel compound solution – based on the odours released by predator insects – to repel herbivorous insects and protect crops.
Overcoming the burdens in electricity generation water turbines
Dr Tobias Breitbach discusses small water turbines, their role in decarbonisation, and their barriers to reaching commercialisation.
Forecasting Arctic Sea ice reductions with Artificial Intelligence technology
Accurately predicting future losses in Arctic Sea ice is set to be significantly enhanced due to the development of an innovative AI tool.