A network of anaerobic digesters could power the city and be cost-effective, according to the study Photo author Goran Horvat from Pixabay FROM Paolo Travis Biogas from grass, when is it appropriate? Produce biogas from grass clippings It is possible and the topic is not entirely new. In fact, already about ten years ago, a … Read more
At just over one micron thick, the new multi-junction material developed by the University of Oxford offers unprecedented flexibility without sacrificing conversion efficiency Dr. Shuaifeng Hu, a postdoctoral researcher at Oxford University’s School of Physics, is investigating a new thin-film perovskite material. Photo credit: Martin Malý The new multi-junction material eliminates the potential land consumption … Read more
A group of researchers from Columbia University managed to reduce the average daily temperature of buildings by 2-3°C using “wavy” exterior walls covered with various radiant cooling materials. © rawpixel, 123RF Free images We are now aware that around 40% of the world’s energy is consumed by our buildings and rising temperatures will only make … Read more
Golden in the fur, but above all in the heart. Tristan is a special dog, very thoughtful, attentive and sensitive. And when this golden retriever spotted a small ball of black fur in his backyard, he immediately knew he had to intervene. So he wasted no time trying to get his human attention in every … Read more
Sometimes fate seems to reserve extraordinary surprises that are able to bring some light back into the darkest moments. That’s what happened to a Dallas woman whose heart broken by the loss of her beloved dog, Luna, found unlikely solace in a completely unexpected encounter. @whitneysdogs This weekend I met a dog on the euthanasia … Read more
Dog Giulio, a 4-year-old German shepherd who saved his master in the sea near Lecce, won the 63rd edition of the ‘Dog Loyalty’ award held in Camogli. Special prizes for Jager, the 4-year-old Flat coated retriever who found the body of Giulia Cecchettina in a rocky ravine in the woods near Lake Barcis, and for … Read more
Everyone knows that dogs and humans do not have the same life expectancy. And that’s why we are always tempted to convert our dogs’ ages to human ages. We often hear that by multiplying by seven. But it’s not that simple. To extrapolate your dog’s age to that of a human, it is not enough … Read more
Levelized electricity costs are a tool for determining asset productivity. Here is the situation of renewable resources at the global level and in the Italian market Renewable LCOE 2024, balanced energy costs in the world and in Italy IN 2023 renewable energy sources (FER) stood out. Annual capacity additions have increased by 50% compared to … Read more
Large cruise ships and small sailing boats on the Fowey Estuary in Cornwall, UK. Getty Images/runamock Thursday, August 15, 2024, 11:27 The port of Fowey is a finalist for the award for the best cruise destination. The small port impresses above all with its excellent support. The port of Fowey in Cornwall could soon be … Read more
Holidays on the Turkish Riviera can be truly fantastic. For example, in the Robinson Club Pamfilya. It is an oasis far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, to-do lists and hasty snacks during the (too) short lunch break. If you are looking for delicious food, a varied sports program and Caribbean conditions on … Read more