Modern power grids are undergoing a revolution. Coal, oil and gas technologies are being phased out in favour of renewable energy sources and there’s an increasing uptake of large-scale battery storage and electric cars.
That’s good news for combatting the climate crisis. But with so many more energy variables to juggle, it can be tricky balancing supply and demand to prevent catastrophic blackouts.
The first bird Birgita Hansen held - a tiny red-capped plover - had a profound impact on her life.
“It was the most magnificent creature in the hand,” she recalls. “And I thought, ‘This is amazing!’ From there, I developed a connection to shorebirds and found them fascinating.”
A Senior Research Fellow at Federation University’s Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Dr Hansen’s childhood love of animals and study of zoology led to a passion for protecting shorebirds and their wetland habitat.
Researchers at Lingnan University are developing a Mosquito Risk Index to map and predict the spread of dengue-carrying mosquitoes in Hong Kong
In this episode of the THE Connect podcast, experts in the field of oncology discuss how data can be leveraged to drive innovation and progress in cancer research
Macau University of Science and Technology promotes the study of Chinese medicine to support healthcare in Macao and beyond
In this episode of the THE Connect podcast, experts in the field of biological sciences explore the climate threats facing the Philippines and the collective effort required to tackle them
The Magan Centre for Applied Mycology at Cranfield University aims to explore the untapped world of fungi to find innovative solutions for the future
While wind energy is becoming one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the world, wind turbine blade waste emerges as a critical issue. Addressing this urgent environmental concern, Lithuanian researchers have developed an innovative solution claiming that the benefits of pyrolysis can help reduce pollution.