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energy efficiency

Metallic hydrogen would be the ultimate fuel - if we can make it

Technology

Metallic hydrogen would be the ultimate fuel - if we can make it

The universe’s most common element could also be its most wondrous. Two different groups of researchers say they've made it - but can either claim withstand scrutiny?

Features

transparent solar cell

Technology

Punching holes in solar cells turns them into transparent windows

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The grid of space-time shows the universe and its galaxies

Space

Dark energy: Understanding the mystery force that rules the universe

Features

Melissa Uchida

Video

Why neutrinos could answer some of the biggest questions in the cosmos

Video

Chamkaur Ghag

Video

The hunt for dark matter: Solving the universe's big questions

Video

Wind turbines generate electricity at the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm near Palm Springs, California, as a dust storm blows through the area. Located in the windy gap between Southern California's two highest mountains, the facility is one of three major wind farms in California.

Environment

It’s getting windier and that could be good news for renewable energy

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steel workers

Environment

Tackling emissions from heavy industry is key to fixing climate change

Leader

Heat pump

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Heat pumps

solar panels Chile

Technology

Massive solar panels in Chilean desert point to our renewable future

Regulars

Biochemistry

Definition

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the chemicals that make up life and how they behave.

Technology

Moving to Mars – this show will help you become a real Martian

Culture

Environment

Extinction Rebellion protests should be embraced, not banned

Comment

Technology

Renewables overtook fossil fuels in UK electricity mix for first time

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Environment

World’s largest untapped coal reserve about to go up in smoke

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