Hanging out with bats to discover the secrets of their biology
By turns admired and reviled, bats are one of the most mysterious mammals alive. Their nocturnal habits and unique adaptations...
Month: October 2020
‘Tipping points’ lead to irreversible shifts – climate experts
The most significant changes can be sudden, not gradual, if the circumstances are right. Horizon Magazine listened in on a recent...
Airports and harbours prepare to slash emissions as the greening of transport accelerates
Ports for planes and ships are gearing up for the era of sustainable fuels and renewable energy.By MICHAEL ALLANIf the European...
Dream of unlimited, clean nuclear fusion energy within reach
The old joke is that nuclear fusion is always 30 years away. Yet the dream of abundant clean energy is...
Robot assistants in the operating room promise safer surgery
With extreme precision needed for certain medical operations, state-of-the-art robots offer a way to make surgery easier.By GARETH WILLMERIn a surgery...
On track for reduced noise pollution and railway safety amplifiers
With more people getting on track for sustainable high-speed rail, reducing noise pollution and sophisticated traffic management will boost adoption.The...
