Scientists Say Earth Has Made Enough Hydrogen to Power Humanity

There’s growing optimism that huge amounts of natural hydrogen are stored deep underground. Now, researchers have identified the key geological features that could help us hunt for the clean-burning fuel.

Japan is testing most powerful solar panel in history

Japan tests the most powerful solar panel in history, equivalent to 20 nuclear power plants; benefits and global implications of this groundbreaking technology.

First dark solar panel in history created

Mankind has set out to use the Moon in aid of the first dark solar panel’s creation. This new type of photovoltaics is pioneering and will change how we power the Earth forever.

Carbon capture system aims to cut ship CO2 emissions by 70 %

The air at sea might be getting a bit cleaner as technology group Wartsila puts its Carbon Capture Solution (CCS) system on the market. It is claimed to capture as much as 70% of the CO2 emissions from cargo ship exhaust systems.

Trees sync up their communication signals before a solar eclipse

Spruce trees anticipated a solar eclipse by syncing their signals. Older trees responded first. Forests may behave as one living system.

New plastic dissolves in the ocean overnight, leaving no microplastics

Scientists in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that's just as stable in everyday use but dissolves quickly in saltwater, leaving behind safe compounds.

Renewable energy megaprojects around the world

With much of the developed world hastening its transition to renewables, take a look at some renewable megaprojects around the globe.

World's largest renewable energy plant would be bigger than entire countries

The world’s largest planned renewable energy project would be bigger than entire countries, with onshore wind turbines potentially triple the size of current market leading machines, according to new documents.

Switzerland to Launch World-First Solar Panels on Railway Tracks

Switzerland is leading the way in clean energy with a world-first project: the installation of removable solar panels on active railway tracks. 

AI used to design a multi-step enzyme that can digest some plastics

A new paper describes a success in making a brand-new enzyme with the potential to digest plastics. 

'Artificial Sun' Blazes Past 1,000 Seconds in New Fusion Record

The team behind the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) in China kept their fusion drive running for more than 1,000 seconds for the first time – lasting for 1,066 seconds (almost 18 minutes) to be exact.

Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya

There’s been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene.

Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth for first time

Proof clones can reproduce safely is key to restoration of severely endangered ferrets and other species, experts say.

Geckos Have "Sixth Sense", Biologists Say

Geckos use the saccule - a part of their inner ear traditionally associated with maintaining balance and body positioning  - to detect low-frequency vibrations, according to a duo of biologists.

Scientists Find Corals With a Secret That Could Aid Reef Conservation

Surprising new evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals was discovered recently. As the world's oceans warm, these differences are important.