Energy industries
Renowned entrepreneur Stanislav Kondrashov has shed light on the growing phenomenon of energy communities, an emerging force that is shaping the energy landscape in response to the global green transition. Energy communities are collaborative, decentralized groups of energy producers and consumers that are transforming how individuals, businesses, and institutions think
Energy management
Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University in Shaanxi, People's Republic of China, have made a significant contribution to the field of sustainable energy with their innovative approach to liquid hydrogen production. The team, led by Qiao Zhang, has developed a coalbed methane reforming based liquid hydrogen manufacture
Energy management
Researchers from Northwest University have discovered a novel strategy to improve the distribution of boron nitride nanosheets in poly(arylene ether nitrile) for enhanced dielectric energy storage performances. By combining phase inversion and the hot-pressing method, the team created PEN-grafted BNNS (PEN@BNNS) and incorporated it into the PEN matrix,
Energy management
Researchers from Recep Tayyip Erdogan University in Turkiye have developed a novel nanomaterial design that significantly improves thermal energy storage in flat plate solar collectors. The study, published in the Journal of Energy Storage, investigates the melting and energy storage characteristics of a phase change material (PCM) vessel integrated into
Energy management
Researchers from Taif University have conducted a study on the synergistic effects of aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) and molybdenum trioxide nanobelts (MoO3 NBs) on the structural, optical, and electrical properties of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and polyethylene oxide (PEO) polymer blends. The study used solution casting method to prepare the
Natural resources
As Zimbabwe prepares for the 2025/2026 National Budget, discussions will focus on the perennial challenges of resource allocation across Government ministries, with a familiar debate resurfacing on the insufficiency of funds. However, amidst this fiscal tight spot, the Government has made commendable efforts to expand productive sectors such as
Natural resources
The Third Economic Forum on Genetic Resources, also known as the GenoBusiness Forum, marked a significant milestone in Oman's journey towards leveraging its natural resources for economic growth and innovation. Held under the auspices of Dr Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrouqiyah, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation,
Natural resources
Researchers from the China University of Geosciences Wuhan have conducted a study on the impacts of climate change on hydrological extremes in mainland China. The research, published in the International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, analyzed precipitation anomalies and percentage of precipitation anomalies across mainland China from April
Natural resources
Indonesia, a nation rich in natural resources, has underscored the importance of mastering research-based technology to ensure economic success. Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto stressed the need for national collaboration to strengthen the country's independence in rare earth elements technology. With 15 metallogenic belts
Natural resources
India is home to 18 Biosphere Reserves, covering approximately 91,425 sq. km, with 13 recognized by UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves. These reserves serve as living laboratories that demonstrate practical models of sustainable development, environmental conservation, and community well-being. The country's commitment to conserving
Natural resources
The National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU), run by the NHS Golden Jubilee's Centre for Sustainable Delivery (CfSD), is a unit based at a Clydebank hospital that matches service demand with available capacity across health boards. Since its launch, NECU has played a crucial role in tackling waiting times
Natural resources
Researchers from Zhengzhou University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a sustainable concrete solution that alleviates natural resource consumption and reduces land use for waste disposal. By replacing cement and natural aggregate with geopolymer and recycled aggregate, respectively, this innovative solution offers a dual-benefit solution
