Technology & Science
UCL and Oxford researchers test new chemistry for water-based batteries
The researchers demonstrated a way to make more of iodine’s storage capacity available. Testing at grid scale remains a separate step.
Articles by David Nield
Climate & Energy
UK scientists help launch global seaweed conservation plan at COP31
The Seaweed Breakthrough sets targets for protecting wild habitats and raising money for restoration. Its organisers are still developing ways to measure progress.
Analysis & Ideas
What the $10bn COP31 climate finance target means for Britain
Britain and Canada used a joint statement at COP31 on 13 November to welcome a US$10 billion climate finance target. The figure is the amount that three development finance institutions aim to mobilise by 2030, including funds from private investors.
Climate & Energy
Scotland sets up research partnership to plan for extreme weather
A research partnership launched in Edinburgh on 11 November will test whether longer-range forecasts can help Scotland prepare for floods and droughts. The Scotland Living Lab brings Newcastle University and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency together with people who use forecasts to make decisions.
Technology & Science
Edinburgh team helps turn Euclid images into a 3D map of the universe
The European Space Agency released Euclid’s first major batch of observations on 12 November, giving astronomers the raw material for a more detailed 3D map of the universe. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh help turn the telescope’s images into data that scientists can measure and compare.
Climate & Energy
Ofgem rules out further price-cap adjustment for historical debt costs
Ofgem will make no further adjustment to Great Britain’s energy price cap for historical supplier debt costs incurred from April 2022 to June 2025.
Analysis & Ideas
What the UK’s electrification roadmap means for households
What the UK electrification roadmap says about home upgrades, Warm Homes loans, heat pumps and time-of-use electricity tariffs.
Technology & Science
UK opens competition to host its national AI supercomputer
The UK is looking for a host for its national AI supercomputer, with up to £180 million in indicative funding for the data centre and its infrastructure.