Renewable energy

Is it possible to harness the power of falling rain? © Getty Images

Is it possible to harness the power of falling rain?

The science of fracking © Getty Images

Fracking: the science

Could we colonise Mars using current technology? © Getty Images

Could we colonise Mars using current technology?

How many wind turbines would be needed to power the whole of the UK? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How many wind turbines would be needed to power the whole of the UK?

How do you generate electricity from waves? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How do you generate electricity from waves?

How does the power output of a traditional windmill compare to a modern wind turbine? © Getty Images

Future Technology

How does the power output of a traditional windmill compare to a modern wind turbine?

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Is artificial photosynthesis a promising technology for future energy production?

Are energy saving light bulbs bad for the environment? © iStock

Everyday science

Are energy saving light bulbs bad for the environment?

Do wind turbines ever all stop at once? © iStock

Future Technology

Do wind turbines ever all stop at once?

Could you fit solar panels to wind turbine blades? © iStiock

Could you fit solar panels to wind turbine blades?

Can traffic generate electricity? © Getty Images

Future Technology

Can traffic generate electricity?

Do 'battery eaters' make batteries more environmentally friendly to dispose of? © Getty Images

Future Technology

Do ‘battery eaters’ make batteries more environmentally friendly to dispose of?