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.
Creating high-performance plastic foam from whey protein
The future landscape of high-performance plastic may be drastically altered with the development of a novel plastic foam derived from whey protein.
Observing a gigantic blinking star near the centre of the Milky Way
Astronomers have observed a huge 'blinking' star near the centre of the Milky Way, more than 25,000 light-years away.
3D printing custom medical devices to boost performance
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a novel 3D printing method, boosting the performance of custom medical devices and increasing their bacterial resistance.
Using E.coli to convert plastic pollution into vanilla flavouring
A research team has developed an innovative method to combat plastic pollution, utilising E. coli bacteria to transform it into vanillin.
Revealing the secrets of a gigantic ice cloud on Mars
The Planetary Science Group has examined the dynamics of a peculiar ice cloud on Mars that could be up to 1,800 km long and 150 km wide.
Galactic wind reveals oldest Supermassive Black Hole in the Universe
A team of researchers have identified a gigantic interstellar wind that was produced by a supermassive black hole 13.1 billion years ago.
New electrode coating boosts performance of a photovoltaic cell
A KAUST led study has revealed that a single-molecule layer electrode coating can boost the performance of an organic photovoltaic cell.
Pure Extraction Corp announce fuel-cell-powered vehicle partnership
Pure Extraction Corp has announced it will be joining forces with AVL Powertrain UK Limited and Ballard Power Systems Inc to facilitate the production of a fuel-cell-powered vehicle.
Potential applications for low-temperature plasmas
Dr Joseph Zimmerman, a Senior Scientist at CU Aerospace, discusses recent experimental investigations of applications for low-temperature plasmas.
Solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. As the...
€17.5 billion for fair and inclusive green transition in Europe
The European Council has adopted a new regulation establishing a €17.5 billion fund to ensure that Europe’s green transition is fair and inclusive.