Changes in the sun’s energy output may have led to marked natural climate change in Europe over the last 1000 years, according to researchers at Cardiff University. Scientists studied seafloor sediments to determine how the temperature of the North Atlantic and its localised atmospher
GreenWise have been so inspired by some of the innovative ideas and ambitious new businesses being launched in Britain’s low carbon economy that they’ve compiled a New Year’s list (in no particular order) of 10 green start-ups that look set to make waves in 2014. View thei
Researchers from the University of Houston have found a catalyst that generates hydrogen from water using sunlight, a development with the potential to create a renewable source of energy. Their research involved the use of cobalt oxide nanoparticles to split water into hydrogen and o
UK researchers are hoping to replace potentially dangerous chemicals in cooling systems with materials that change temperature when electricity is applied. A team at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is trying to develop the first practical ‘electrocaloric’ cooler, providing much
Imagine a composite with a remarkable strength to weight ratio. Cheap to produce and from a sustainable source, the polymer could be used by engineers in the aeronautic and automotive industries. Weight could be cut by ten per cent, with acceleration enhanced and fuel efficiency impro
The much-maligned Brussels sprout has been given a new lease of life this festive season – as a battery to light a Christmas tree. A team of scientists and engineers from ‘The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair’ have created the world’s first ‘sprout battery’
Per Lindstrand, whose work in balloon manufacturing led to his world-first Pacific crossing with the Virgin founder, is leading the British attempt in the race to commercialise a 110-year-old idea for a solar updraft tower. The Swedish-born aeronaut believes the tower, which uses risi
This summer Stephen completed another trip taking lorry loads of charitable aid to a variety of childcare homes in Romania. Stephen commented, “The round trip is nearly 4,000 miles and uses over 1,500 litres of diesel. It is always very hard work, but extremely rewarding and makes a r
In early 2012 O2 put their business to the test and asked 2,500 employees to work away from the Slough Head Office for one day. The lessons they learnt changed the Company. People work more productively and get more out of their day. 96% say they’re as effective as normal. Saving of £
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