Fancy Cleantech Air Storage Plant Creates 700 Jobs!
Work has begun on a £300m energy plant in Carrington, near Manchester, which will store surplus electricity from wind and solar farms in liquid air and have the capacity to power 480,000 homes, creating over 700 jobs and providing long-term clean energy storage for the UK grid.
Watchable? Apple TV’s SciFi Trailer for ‘Sunny’
Apple TV’s newest addition, the sci-fi series Sunny, has surprised and excited fans with its intriguing plot and visually stunning trailer, and is set to premiere on July 10th on the streaming platform.
Another Solar Power Startup Chasing Perovskites
Startup Swift Solar has received a large amount of funding to develop a new type of light-absorbing material called perovskites, which have the potential to greatly improve upon the current dominant solar technology of crystalline silicon and increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar panels, but there are still challenges and uncertainties to overcome before perovskites can become a widely adopted alternative.
Plastic-Eating Fungi – Parengyodontium – Our Ocean Overlord?
Researchers have discovered that the fungus Parengyodontium album can break down UV-exposed polyethylene in the ocean, suggesting that other fungi in deeper waters may also contribute to the decomposition of plastic.
NASA: No ISS Emergency After Space Drill Mishap
Nasa denies emergency situation on the ISS after a medical drill was accidentally broadcasted on their livestream, with viewers reacting with alarm on social media before it was revealed to be a routine simulation training.