It’s a bright, warm morning. I sit beneath the sun, on a little patch of dirt, in the backyard of the house where I rent a room, and I meditate. Rays of light caress my face. Within minutes, sweat condenses into rivers, saturating my clothing. However, it’s not just warm. In fact, it’s hot, really […]
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Energy, Environment, Innovation, Science
Batteries are regarded as the core of electric vehicle (EV) technology. Unlike conventional car technology, EVs completely rely on batteries to deliver power (Hannan et al., 2021). In line with this, lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology is leading to a completely new and distinctive energy storage and application paradigm. LIBs have distinguished themselves as an essential
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Energy, Innovation, Science
Some of the most important emerging challenges of the twenty-first century stem from the evolution of our cities and buildings. It is now widely acknowledged the we must change the way we design buildings in order to tackle changing environmental conditions (Richard Hyde, 2018). The living buildings challenge is a thorough and holistic green building
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Innovation, Society, Sustainability
Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for everyone is one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In a world largely driven and powered by fossil fuels, this may seem like an unrealistic or even impossible goal. But Orkney, a chain of islands sitting off the northernmost tip of Scotland, is in the middle
Sustainable Energy: A Revolution on the Orkney Islands Read Post »
Energy, Sustainability, Technology
The agriculture industry is undergoing immense stress. Climate change, urbanisation, resource scarcity, invasive species, and diseases are some of the difficulties facing global agriculture today. Smart farming is the application of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into agriculture, which benefits large conventional farms, small family farming exploitations, and organic farms. It also minimises the
Is Smart Farming the Future of Agriculture? Read Post »
Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
Sustainable medical technologies are products and services developed to improve health and well-being. They also work to provide solutions to long-prevailing health-related issues. The field of biomedical engineering has seen increased popularity in recent years. As such, the innovation process and emerging medical technologies have reached new heights. However, it is vital that this growth
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Health, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
Sustainable Innovation Whether you are an innovator or an investor, young entrepreneurship plays an important role for everyone. The past decades have seen an increase in industrial and technological advancement. As such, the need for sustainable innovation has also escalated. Although barriers such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic have halted such growth, there is a
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Business, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
Throughout history, we have seen the development of new technologies that have enhanced the manufacturing industry by making labour more productive and efficient. The most dynamic time of technological advancements began during the late 18th Century, which saw a drastic increase in economic growth and standards of living (Lucas, 2004). This period is often regarded
Is the Fourth Industrial Revolution the Sustainable Revolution we’ve been waiting for? Read Post »
Business, Innovation, Technology
