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Read more at: BLOG – Rethinking Low-level Radiation Risks: Linear Non-Threshold Model for radiation and its scientific validity

BLOG – Rethinking Low-level Radiation Risks: Linear Non-Threshold Model for radiation and its scientific validity

How do we determine what is a tolerable risk from low-level radiation and how much are we willing to spend on reducing it?


Read more at: RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Shimmering seaweeds and algae antennae: sustainable energy solutions under the sea

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Shimmering seaweeds and algae antennae: sustainable energy solutions under the sea

Research on the interaction of marine organisms with light, including algae, corals and sea slugs explored efficient ways to convert sunlight into energy.


Read more at: RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Reducing inequality is essential in tackling climate crisis

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Reducing inequality is essential in tackling climate crisis

Promoting climate-friendly behaviours will be more successful in societies where everyone has the capacity: financially, physically, and timewise, to make changes.



Read more at: RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Diamonds and rust help unveil ‘impossible’ quasi-particles

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Diamonds and rust help unveil ‘impossible’ quasi-particles

Researchers have discovered magnetic monopoles – isolated magnetic charges – in a material closely related to rust, a result that could be used to power greener and faster computing technologies.


Read more at: BLOG - Magnetic Technology for Fusion Energy

BLOG - Magnetic Technology for Fusion Energy

Fusion offers a potential as a long-term energy source without the hazards of the long-lived radioactive waste.


Read more at: RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Machine Learning Lights the Way: Unravelling LED Degradation Mysteries

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Machine Learning Lights the Way: Unravelling LED Degradation Mysteries

CEB researchers, led by Professor Sam Stranks and Dr Kangyu Ji have uncovered the secrets behind the degradation of cutting-edge LED technology, paving the way for more durable and long-lasting devices in the future.



Read more at: RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Custom-built molecules may lead to metal-free, air tolerant batteries

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Custom-built molecules may lead to metal-free, air tolerant batteries

Researchers from the Scherman and Grey research groups demonstrate a path to batteries that do not contain rare metals and are stable in the air.


Read more at: RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time

A floating, solar-powered device that can turn contaminated water or seawater into clean hydrogen fuel and purified water, anywhere in the world, has been developed by researchers.


Read more at: BLOG - Providing green interventions: A case study of rural water facility operation in Nigeria

BLOG - Providing green interventions: A case study of rural water facility operation in Nigeria

This research is focussed on having a better understanding of what energy fuel is used to operate a rural water facility in Nigeria and to explore appropriate interventions for using green energy in its facility operation.