How gigantic solar farms of the future might impact how much solar power can be generated on the other side of the world
Solar farms that span whole countries could change the climate – new study.
Jingchao Long, Associate Professor, Department of Atmospheric Science •
conversation
Jan. 8, 2024 • ~7 min
Jan. 8, 2024 • ~7 min
We used AI and satellite imagery to map ocean activities that take place out of sight, including fishing, shipping and energy development
A new study reveals that 75% of the world’s industrial fishing vessels are hidden from public view.
Jennifer Raynor, Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison •
conversation
Jan. 3, 2024 • ~10 min
Jan. 3, 2024 • ~10 min
Britain likely to generate more electricity from wind, solar and hydro than fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2023
An important milestone set to be passed – if it remains windy.
Katarina Pegg, PhD Student, Energy Systems and Data Group, University of Birmingham •
conversation
Dec. 22, 2023 • ~6 min
Dec. 22, 2023 • ~6 min
Why the COP28 climate summit mattered, and what to watch for in 2024
The UN climate conference brought some progress. A former UN official who has been involved in international climate policy for years explains what has to happen now for that progress to pay off.
Rachel Kyte, Visiting Professor of Government, University of Oxford •
conversation
Dec. 20, 2023 • ~9 min
Dec. 20, 2023 • ~9 min
Lighting a fire using friction requires an understanding of some physics principles − but there are ways to make the process easier
You may have seen contestants on reality shows like “Survivor” make fire using friction, but do you know the physics behind the process?
Bradley Duncan, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Dayton •
conversation
Dec. 14, 2023 • ~9 min
Dec. 14, 2023 • ~9 min
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