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.
New mobile air quality research laboratories to study UK pollution
Mobile air quality research laboratories will help experts to analyse how air pollution is formed and what impact it has on the environment.
Bacteria could help ‘space farmers’ grow plants on Mars
A recent discovery aboard the International Space Station has demonstrated how researchers can use bacteria to help grow plants on Mars.
Experimental potential of graphene and related materials
Mar Garcia Hernandez, Work Package Leader at the Graphene Flagship, explains the potential of experimenting with graphene and related materials (GRMs).
Volkswagen Group releases roadmap to increase the efficiency of electric vehicle batteries
The Volkswagen Group has presented its new technology roadmap for increasing the efficiency of electric vehicle batteries.
Stroke Action Plan for Europe rolls out
The European Stroke Organisation's Stroke Action Plan for Europe aims to provide better patient care and implement strategies to reduce risk.
EU citizens and institutions and the Sustainable Development Goals
The Innovation Network spoke to MEP Jose Gusmao about the role of EU citizens and institutions in achieving the UN’s SDGs.
Oil spills quickly photooxidise and produce tar in the ocean
Researchers studying the Deepwater Horizon oil spill have found that the oil photooxidises and forms tar in the nearby coastal areas.
New method of creating ordered nanohole arrays in metallic oxide thin films
Scientists have developed a new method for making ordered nanohole arrays in metallic oxide thin films using a range of transition metals.
Electric train technology increases the success of battery electric vehicles
New developments in electric train technology will increase the success and wider adoption of battery electric vehicles.
Human evolution and the changing landscape
Professor Sally Reynolds spoke to The Innovation Platform’s Clifford Holt about the link between the landscape and human evolution.