Research highlights and Blogs

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - New type of computer memory could greatly reduce energy use and improve performance

Researchers have developed a new design for computer memory that could both greatly improve performance and reduce the energy demands of internet and communications technologies, which are predicted to consume nearly a third of global electricity within the next ten years.

BLOG - Empowering Jordanian students for climate action in their everyday

Jordan's rapidly growing population and housing demands further emphasise the significance of engaging young minds in tackling climate challenges.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Sustainable solar cell material shown to be highly promising for medical imaging

Using X-rays to see inside the human body has revolutionised non-invasive medical diagnostics. However, the dose of X-rays required for imaging is far higher than background levels, due to the poor performance of the detector materials currently available.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Cheaper method for making woven displays and smart fabrics – of any size or shape

Researchers have developed next-generation smart textiles – incorporating LEDs, sensors, energy harvesting, and storage – that can be produced inexpensively, in any shape or size, using the same machines used to make the clothing we wear every day.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - It’s all in the wrist: energy-efficient robot hand learns how not to drop the ball

Researchers have designed a low-cost, energy-efficient robotic hand that can grasp a range of objects – and not drop them – using just the movement of its wrist and the feeling in its ‘skin’.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Photosynthesis ‘hack’ could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy

Researchers have ‘hacked’ the earliest stages of photosynthesis, and discovered new ways to extract energy from the process, a finding that could lead to new ways of generating clean fuel and renewable energy.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - How Iceland could have a starring role as a sustainable alternative protein exporter to Northern Europe

Iceland could help address Northern Europe’s food security issues with the scaling-up of its industrial production of Spirulina – an alternative protein source that is nutritious, sustainable and risk resilient.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Solar-powered system converts plastic & greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels

Researchers have developed a system that can transform plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels and other valuable products – using just the energy from the Sun.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT - Insulation only provides short-term reduction in household gas consumption

First study to look at long-term effect of home insulation in England and Wales finds fall in gas consumption per household was small and only lasts a few years.