Mars mission: how increasing levels of space radiation may halt human visitors
Cosmic radiation is much higher today than it was during the Apollo era.
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How a new solar and lighting technology could propel a renewable energy transformation
Halide perovskites are cheap, versatile and remarkably efficient as both solar cells and light emitters.
Scientists have found evidence of past extreme solar storms. Their return could be disastrous for our technology‑based societies
Extreme solar storms could play havoc with technological infrastructure.
Solar panels all over the Sahara desert? – Imagine newsletter #2
Could a small and sunny patch of the Earth’s surface power the rest of the world? Here’s what the experts say.
My unsung hero of science: William Adams, the Bombay bureaucrat whose vision of a solar future was dashed by colonial conservatism
William Adams was convinced that solar energy could change the world. The problem was, he needed more sun to demonstrate it.
Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet its entire electricity demand – new research
India and China are the cheapest places to install rooftop solar, while the US, Japan and the UK are the most expensive.
The solar boom has a dirty secret. Here’s how to avoid another mountain of waste that can’t be recycled
Solar panels last 25 years, but most are still designed for disposal rather than repair or reuse.
How a global solar alliance can help developing countries
Strength in numbers matters in the world of solar energy.
Solar panels replaced tarmac on a road – here are the results
Solar roadways have been promoted as a way to fight climate change, put people to work and make driving safer. But on closer inspection the reality is less than impressive.
Solar farms a ‘blight on the landscape’? Research shows they can benefit wildlife
Nestled among farmland, solar farms can be a refuge for wildlife.
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