Google's Project Sunroof expands to 7 million homes in Germany

Google’s Project Sunroof is launching in Germany today, extending the company’s solar estimator to 7 million homes.

Iceland is drilling into a volcano to generate geothermal energy

Iceland have just drilled 5km into the heart of a volcano to access the immense heat trapped inside. Most of Iceland's current electricity comes from hydroelectric dams with geothermal currently accounting for just 25%.

CERN points giant magnet at the Sun to look for dark matter particles

Engineers at CERN took magnets originally designed for the LHC, combined them with X-ray focusing technology originally designed for space, and built a device that could spot axions arriving here from the Sun.

World's biggest ever X-ray laser shines its first light

Scientists say the ability to make images of individual molecules "marks the beginning a new era of research in Europe".

Student creates first synthetic retina for the visually impaired

A synthetic, soft tissue retina could offer fresh hope to visually impaired people. Until now, all artificial retinal research has used only rigid, hard materials.

New AI Tech Can Mimic Any Voice

Montreal-based start-up is looking to change the way computer voices sound with an artificially intelligent system that learns to mimic a person’s voice.

A Second Giant Crack Has Appeared on Antarctica’s Larsen C Ice Shelf

A 80-mile-long crack along Antarctica’s Larsen C Ice Shelf has remained stable since February, but scientists have now detected a new branch, one that’s extending about six miles from the main rift.

Autonomous 'Internet of energy' micro-grids

The company has developed a scalable energy product that can create plug-and-power grids capable of storing and distributing electricity from a variety of inputs.

Biodegradable Circuitry Could Shrink the World's E-Waste

Researchers in California report they have produced a lightweight and flexible semiconductor built on a base of cellulose, the main ingredient in plant fibers.

'View Mixed Reality' will turn any Windows PC into an augmented reality screen

View Mixed Reality will bolster Windows 10’s virtual reality chops by letting view augmented reality images through their device screen.

Chinese scientists make quantum leap in computing

Chinese scientists have built the world's first quantum computing machine that goes far beyond the early classical or conventional computers

Atlanta Becomes 27th US City to Commit to 100% Renewables

USA's Atlanta City approved a measure Monday establishing a community-wide goal of transitioning 100 percent to renewable energy by 2035.

India Unveils Ambitious Plan to Make Every Single Car Electric by 2030

India is taking on its air pollution problem by announcing a daring plan to eliminate petrol and diesel powered cars from the roads by 2030.

Gene editing strategy eliminates HIV-1 infection

Scientists have demonstrated that HIV-1 replication can be completely shut down and the virus eliminated from infected cells in animals with a powerful gene editing technology.

Lab-Grown Neurons Could Help Heal Spinal Injuries and Restore Movement

This week, a team of US researchers announced the successful production of a lab-grown neuron that could help heal spinal cord injuries by reestablishing the connection between brain and muscle.