atmospheric chemistry

Rock weathering alters a planet’s atmospheric chemistry

Scientists are investigating how the weathering of rocks influences the atmospheric chemistry of planets, altering their habitability.
Building an environmentally responsible lithium supply chain for the UK

Building an environmentally responsible lithium supply chain for the UK

Cornish Lithium outlines the importance of establishing a secure and environmentally responsible supply of lithium for the UK as part of the transition to...
ferroelectric material

New alternative to pollutive ferroelectric material used in sensors

Researchers use a technique to explore the structure of a potential alternative to lead titanate, a ferroelectric material used for sensors.
commercialisation of space

Space 2021 – the commercialisation of space

Paul Kostek, Advisory Systems Engineer at Base 2 Solutions, provides insight into the future commercialisation of space.
high-energy neutrinos

RNO-G: the next-generation ultra-high energy neutrino observatory

Professor Nick van Eijndhoven from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB-ELEM) speaks to The Innovation Platform’s International Editor, Clifford Holt, about the Radio Neutrino Observatory, a...
Portuguese presidency of the European Council

Driving excellence: the Portuguese presidency of the European Council

How the Portuguese presidency of the Council of the EU will be driving the EU’s strategic agenda in a sustainable way post-COVID-19.
skeletal muscle cells

Scientists use silkworm silk to grow skeletal muscle cells

Researchers are using silkworm silk to grow skeletal muscle cells, potentially leading to better treatments for muscle atrophy.
supermassive black hole in the early Universe

Jet of particles found exiting supermassive black hole in the early Universe

Astronomers have discovered evidence of a long jet of particles coming from a supermassive black hole in the early Universe.
Particle physics activities at SLAC

Particle physics activities at SLAC

SLAC’s Dr JoAnne Hewett spoke to The Innovation Network's Clifford Holt about some of the many physics activities the national laboratory is involved in.
Universe is expanding

New data on speed in which Universe is expanding

Determining how rapidly the Universe is expanding is key to our cosmic fate, however, the current data is conflicting with previous estimates.