Jupiter’s aurora

Understanding the phenomenon of Jupiter’s X-ray aurora 

A group of scientists led by University College London and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have resolved the mystery of how Jupiter’s aurora generates X-ray bursts every few minutes. 

Attaining accurate weather forecasts and nuclear theory with supercomputers

Professor James P. Vary from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Iowa State University explains how supercomputers are revolutionising weather forecasts and predictive...
urban greenhouse gas emissions

Half of urban greenhouse gas emissions produced by 25 megacities 

New data published by Frontiers highlights that 52% of urban greenhouse gas emissions are generated by just 25 megacities. 
William Herschel Telescope

Novel upgrades to the William Herschel Telescope near completion 

The astronomical advancements being made to the William Herschel Telescope that will facilitate a thorough survey of the Universe are close to finalisation.
battery storage

Realising a decarbonised Earth with collective battery storage

A novel study has highlighted that a collective battery storage system in communities may significantly help achieve a decarbonised planet.
Winchcombe meteorite

Winchcombe meteorite investigation may reveal origins of life on Earth

A novel study of the rare Winchcombe meteorite may potentially enable scientists to answer how life on Earth came into existence.
chemicals in plastics

Investigation finds troubling level of chemicals in plastics

Researchers at ETH Zurich have studied the chemicals in plastics worldwide, discovering surprisingly excessive levels of substances of potential concern deliberately used in everyday plastic products.
soft robots

Manufacturing soft robots with an innovative automated process

Commercial-scale production of customised soft robots may be attainable in the near future due to a novel automated approach.
biofuel

Biofuel derived from energy cane enhances alternative fuel industry

A team of scientists have conducted four studies that may help to refine the process of manufacturing biofuel from energy cane.
computer algorithm

Computer algorithm innovation reduces the effects of climate change

Danish researchers have invented an innovative computer algorithm that can potentially aid in mitigating the impacts of climate change.