In the heart of Glasgow, the past meets the promise of the future. Decades ago, the UK celebrated its only successful satellite launch with the Black Arrow rocket. Today, the nation is witnessing a renaissance in its space ambitions, with Scotland playing a pivotal role. Orbex, a leading...
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Two construction companies, Synhelion and Cemex, have embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration to revolutionize cement production by harnessing the sun's power, one of the most energy-intensive processes in the industrial world. As global carbon emissions continue to be a pressing concern, the significance of such an initiative cannot...
The renewable energy landscape in the UK is witnessing a significant boost, with EDF Renewables taking the lead in enhancing the nation's battery storage capacity. As the world grapples with the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions, the role of battery storage serves as a linchpin, ensuring that...
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has shown that an exoplanet around a star in the constellation Leo has some of the chemical markers that, on Earth, are associated with living organisms. But these are vague indications. So how likely is it that this exoplanet harbours...
In an era where sustainability is paramount, the aviation industry is changing. NASA hopes to be a world leader in this transformation. The American Space Organisation believes that their latest plane, the X-66A, will come to symbolise eco-friendly aviation's future. Born from a collaborative effort between NASA and...
The race to explore and understand the moon has seen nations and private entities launching missions to our closest celestial neighbour. Among the frontrunners in this renewed lunar exploration is Japan, whose ambitious lunar projects aim to contribute to our understanding of the moon significantly. Its most recent...
The UK government’s announcement that it had rejoined the European Union’s Horizon Europe science funding programme was cause for celebration among researchers in Britain and across Europe. But what will the terms of the deal – and the long time the UK was out of the programme –...
