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.
Origins of exoplanets: scientists uncover the mystery of the formation of super-Earths
Astronomers have discovered that super-Earths are not leftovers of mini-Neptunes, challenging theories about the origins of exoplanets.
Could seawater be an alternative to mined raw materials in batteries?
A circular economy around coastal areas could see metals from seawater transformed into a replacement for mined raw materials in batteries.
New solar energy project introduces concept of UK eco-prisons
GFSL has led two solar energy projects that have provided prisons in the south of England with a environmentally friendly upgrades.
‘Heart-shaped’ honeycomb structure found at centre of Crab Nebula
Astronomers have discovered a ‘heart-shape’ with an intricate honeycomb arrangement at the centre of the Crab Nebula.
Sustainable building material made from water treatment sludge
Scientists have improved the sustainability of building materials by combining sludge from water plants with clay to create durable ceramics.
New environmental regulation brings first British space launch one step closer
The government has published its guidance for the spaceflight regulator, which brings us a step closer to the first British space launch.
Clinical evidence essential in medical innovation
Professor Rob G.H.H. Nelissen, Chairman of the Orthopaedics Department at Leiden University Medical Center, explains why clinical evidence is both an asset for patients and an ally for surgeons.
Optical computing: multiplying light signals could help solve complex computational problems
A new type of optical computing could lead to ultra-fast computers that solve highly complex computational problems by multiplying light signals.
Astrochemical origins of water on Earth
Professor Edwin Bergin, of the Department of Astronomy at University of Michigan and Dariusz Lis at NASA JPL-Caltech, discuss the astrochemical origins of water...
The fusion of EO, AI, and drones for better global flood disaster response
Guy Schumann, CEO of RSS-Hydro, proposes innovative ML-based application software solutions to offer a better global flood disaster response.