Energy

Battery uses water to generate electricity

by Fareha Lasker

Apr 132011

Fareha Lasker reports on how a battery uses the differences between freshwater and seawater to generate electricity

Podcast: Solar Cells, Mental Health and Sexual Nature

by Beki Hill, Richard Masters and Louise Ogden

Apr 072011

The podcast team are back with the latest news and views from the Elements website - from the medicalisation of mental health to animal’s sexual habits.

Audio: Is the sun setting on solar power in the UK?

by Michael Jones and Ann-Kathrin Lindemann

Apr 072011

Solar power has grown steadily in the UK, but policy changes could impact its success in the future. Mike Jones and Anka Lindemann explain more.

Podcast: Incoming Meteorites and Oil Drama

by Beki Hill, Louise Ogden and Richard Masters

Mar 242011

The Elements podcast is back with new offerings, from crises in the fuel industry to the threat of mass extinction at the hands of a meteroite.

Energy security in the wake of natural disasters and political unrests

by Débora Miranda and Michael Jones

Mar 202011

How is the crisis both in North Africa and Japan affecting our energy prices, our policy decisions and our lifestyles? Debora Miranda and Michael Jones comment on current affairs in the energy domain.