The activity of urban bats in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) in London is being monitored in real time using new, automated smart detectors. The monitoring program is designed to monitor the populations of different bat species in the Park as a way to gauge the health of the local environment. Bats are a good […]
Wind Turbines Can Pick Up The Slack On Coldest Days
Winter days are usually less windy, but a new analysis shows turbines work harder on the coldest days, when power demand is highest. During winter in Great Britain, warmer periods are often windier, while colder periods are often calmer, due to the prevailing weather patterns. Colder periods are also when electricity demand increases. This means […]
Next-Gen Solar Cells Could Be Improved By Atomic-Scale Redesign
Researchers have uncovered the exact mechanism that causes new solar cells to break down in air, paving the way for a solution. Solar cells harness energy from the Sun and provide an alternative to non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels. However, they face challenges from costly manufacturing processes and poor efficiency – the amount of sunlight converted […]