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Perovskite solar cells

Technology

Changing how we make solar panels could reduce their carbon emissions

Although solar panels are a source of renewable energy, making them has an environmental impact. A new type of panel has a lower carbon footprint than traditional silicon ones

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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?

Video

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

Video

Mike Sulu at New Scientist Live

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Microorganisms: the future of food, fuel and medicine

Video

Oil pump

Environment

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

Satellites have revealed the fracking heartland of the US is leaking methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, at a record-breaking rate.

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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

News

Environment

Binge watching TV isn't as bad for the climate as some reports suggest

Analysis

Technology

World’s stinkiest fruit could make super-fast electric chargers

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