Huge Battery Storage To Handle Power From Renewable Sources

A large new battery storage project could help the United Kingdom’s grid handle power from more renewable sources. The 10 megawatt (MW) lithium-ion battery, on the grounds of a biomass plant in Sheffield, is contained inside four 40-foot shipping containers. It can hold the same amount of energy as around 500,000 smartphone batteries. UK energy company E.ON installed the battery, called the Blackburn Meadows battery for its location at the Blackburn Meadows biomass plant, […]

Choosing a Phone That Can Withstand Your Busy and Hectic Life

Your phone is your most precious possession. Most people take theirs everywhere, from sandy beaches to shady bathrooms. In order to keep your phone in good shape as long as possible, you need a device that can handle anything. Luckily, phones are becoming more and more durable these days in order to accommodate even the most rigorous lifestyles. Here’s a […]

Circular Economy Through Horse Manure

Fortum HorsePower service resolves your stable’s bedding and manure maintenance in an inexpensive, environmentally sound way. ?Fortum has launched a circular economy service with a concept that combines horse stables, power plants and bedding management. The concept is an example of a circular economy solution, which will provide more local jobs and activities. Horse manure is a growing problem for horse […]

Apple With No Browning

Last week at the biotech conference SynBioBeta, I swiped one of Okanagan Specialty Fruits’ Arctic Apples and put it in my purse. The Arctic Apple is the first genetically engineered apple, modified so that when it is cut, it doesn’t turn an unappetizing shade of brown. When I got home, I sliced it up and stuck it in the fridge. […]

Spotting Locals Hotspots For Tourists

On July 1 to 8, the Web Science Summer School 2017 was held in St. Petersburg. It was organized by Laboratory of Internet Studies at Higher School of Economics and ITMO University’s International Laboratory “Computer Technologies”. The School’s mentors presented the projects in data set analysis. ITMO.NEWS has examined some of the social network data analysis projects developed by specialists […]

Wheat Bran Tableware

Biotrem’s disposable tableware is perfect for home use. Plates, bowls, dishes are all made from wheat bran which is an environmentally friendly alternative to other disposable products that are made from treated papers and card or plastic. Production of these alternatives is often far from eco-friendly often requires the use of bleaches and chemical coatings. The Biotrem production process does […]

Team Switzerland’s NeighborHub

This past week, eleven teams of students designed, built and presented futuristic houses at the Solar Decathalon 2017. The competition took place in Denver, and though the challenge was simple it was by no means easy: create a super-efficient sun-powered building that seamlessly integrates green building technologies into its design. The winners of the highly-anticipated event were just announced this morning – […]

HURU Expandable, Water-Resistant Backpack

Built-in waist bag, rain hood for the owner and a lifetime warranty make HURU backpack a smart and reliable companion for city and travel. HURU is water-resistant. You don’t need an extra cover for the backpack. No drop of water will get inside HURU and damage your belongings. It uses water-resistant Cordura fabric, best in the world YKK zippers, and a […]