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.
Innovation in energy storage could end our dependency on fossil fuels
For sustainable energy to become widely adopted, researchers need to confirm the safety, sustainability, and availability of energy storage methods.
Since the discovery of electricity,...
New catalyst can perform three reactions needed for hydrogen fuel
A team of researchers, based in Japan, have developed a new catalyst that can assist three chemical reactions used in the hydrogen fuel industry.
Hydrogen...
Using innovative conservation methods to preserve historic mural paintings
Mural paintings have existed since the pre-historical age, but they are now vulnerable heritage that require conservation innovation.
Mural paintings and their architectural heritage are...
Modifying calcium phosphate-based materials for bone repair
Dr Christophe Drouet and Dr David Grossin explain the relevance of calcium phosphate-based materials for bone repair and nanomedicine.
For decades, nature has inspired civilisations...
Detecting the heartbeat of a supermassive black hole
Evidence from the first confirmed heartbeat of a supermassive black hole is still detectable, over ten years since its first discovery.
After years of its...
Could 2021 be the beginning of a new era of sustainable shipping?
Shipping can have a devastating impact on the environment, however new innovative technologies could spur on a new era of sustainable shipping.
Throughout the last...
Spider silk-based biomaterials: fostering innovation in countless industries
The development of the large-scale biotechnological production of spider silk proteins in the last two decades has enabled new applications biomaterials.
Spiders have evolved silks...
Bringing graphene to the European market with Graphene Flagship
Kari Hjelt, Head of Innovation of the Graphene Flagship explains how graphene holds the potential to shift entire industries and spur on a new...
Canadian hempcrete: the development of the hemp construction industry
Gabriel Gauthier, Director and Developer at ArtCan, explains the key features of the hemp construction industry and the benefits of using hempcrete.
ArtCan and Gabriel...
Strengthening digital infrastructure and data sovereignty in Europe
A new report, published by EIT Digital, provides a scenario-based framework for the development of digital infrastructure and data policy instruments to strengthen European...