Sci-tech Total: Using biomimicry for cleaner water On oil and gas producing platforms, produced water is also extracted with crude oil or used to bring it to the surface. But it is often contaminated and can be harmful to fragile ecosystems if discharged without treatment. 04/10/2020
Places Shade could be key to saving future generations of butterflies Butterflies are the ‘gateway drug’ to getting people involved in conservation. 28/09/2020
Life Invisible light can now be harnessed for solar power Could this reshape the future of green energy? 21/07/2020
Life Double sided solar panels have arrived and they’re 35% more effective The team of scientists also looked at how moving to follow the sun could help solar panels to produce more energy. 05/06/2020
World COVID-19: Vaccine trials begin in Europe, warnings over other diseases As coronavirus vaccine trials begin in the UK and get the green light in Germany, the World Health Organization warns other diseases must not be neglected. 23/04/2020
Life Discovery of plastic-eating bacteria marks breakthrough for scientists Could this solve the problem of landfill? 08/04/2020
Life Common electric car emissions myth busted by new study In countries where fossil fuels still generate the most electricity, is ditching petrol still a green option? 25/03/2020
Style Your weekly wash is releasing thousands of microplastics into the sea Scientists say fish could be dying due to the toxic chemicals these microfibres release. 23/03/2020
