Leo Wilson 
Chemists at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania have synthesised materials that can improve solar elements for indoor use. Such photovoltaic cells, which can also be integrated into various electronic devices, generate electricity even in low-light conditions. Consumption of oil and gas results in the increase of atmospheric temperatures, leading to global climate change, currently … Read more
Average annual nutrient loss within all deer count areas from deer carcass removal for each land classification type. Credit: Ecological Solutions and Evidence (2024). DOI: 10.1002/2688-8319.12356 The removal of deer bodies following annual culls in Scotland may be depriving the environment of essential nutrients, according to a new study published in Ecological Solutions and Evidence. … Read more
A spotty, vein-filled rock found by a Nasa rover on Mars contains features that suggest it may have hosted microbial life billions of years ago. The arrowhead-shaped rock, named Cheyava Falls, was discovered by Nasa’s Perseverance rover on 21 July as it trundled along the northern edge of Neretva Vallis, an ancient river valley carved … Read more
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Saboteurs have launched a “malicious” arson attack on France’s rail networks in “an effort to destabilise” the country just hours before the start of the Paris Olympic Games. … Read more
Researchers have found New Zealand’s endangered flightless birds are seeking refuge in the locations where six species of moa last lived before going extinct. An international team of researchers, led by scientists from the University of Adelaide, used fossils and computer modelling to make the discovery, shedding light on a mystery with important conservation benefits. … Read more
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A brush fire that ignited during the afternoon of July 24 from a lightning strike, burning hundreds of acres north of Palomar Mountain and triggering evacuations, is expected to last several days, a fire official said. The blaze, dubbed the Grove fire, charred 900 acres and was reported to be 10% … Read more
Mindfulness Athletes are encouraged to recognise that they do not have control over their feelings but also that their feelings need not dictate their actions. The approach applies as much to enhancing training as to event-day performance. An athlete might plan, say, how they want to respond when their alarm goes off at 5am and … Read more
The angle at which the light hits the panel, θ, is measured from a line perpendicular to the surface. This means you will get a maximum solar panel power when the light is shining straight-on (θ = 0), since cosine(0) = 1. OK, let’s do a quick calculation. The intensity of sunlight at the location … Read more
Oil pumpjacks operate in Los Angeles, California, July 31, 2023. Mario Tama | Getty Images U.S. crude on Friday was on pace for a third weekly decline as worries about demand in China outweigh strong economic growth U.S. U.S. oil is down 2.7% this week, while Brent is 0.84% lower. The U.S. economy grew at … Read more
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news At the 2024 Olympics, every nation will take to their event in a cleverly crafted outfit from some of sport’s biggest designers. The differences between … Read more
