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Physics

Blue whirl that consumes all fuel it encounters is three flames in one

A mysterious blue whirl that burns fuel efficiently is composed of three separate flames – a discovery that could help us generate the whirl for real-world applications

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bricks and LED

Physics

Ordinary bricks laced with conductive fibres can store energy

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Perovskite solar cells

Technology

Changing how we make solar panels could reduce their carbon emissions

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Moore's law

Definition

Moore's law

Electrolyser

Environment

Europe wants to use hydrogen to slow climate change - will it work?

Analysis

glasshouse

Technology

Water-filled windows could keep your home cool and save energy

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Why cracking nuclear fusion will depend on artificial intelligence

Physics

Why cracking nuclear fusion will depend on artificial intelligence

Features

Solar Panels in Germany

Technology

Two-sided solar panels that track the sun produce a third more energy

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Mega solar plant uses 170,000 mirrors to generate heat for electricity

Technology

Mega solar plant uses 170,000 mirrors to generate heat for electricity

Regulars

What is dark energy, and could it destroy the universe?

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What is dark energy, and could it destroy the universe?

If dark energy has its way, the universe may rip itself apart. Astrophysicist Kathy Romer gives the low-down on this enigmatic stuff.

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Microorganisms: the future of food, fuel and medicine

Video

Environment

Fracking wells in the US are leaking loads of planet-warming methane

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Environment

Coronavirus crisis could cut UK summer electricity use by a fifth

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Environment

Electric cars really are a greener option than fossil fuel vehicles

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