
A team from Skoltech, the Kharkevich Institute for Information Transmission Problems of RAS and other leading research organisations has proposed a new method based on electronic nose and computer vision technologies for faster and more accurate assessment of meat quality. The study was published in Analytica Chimica Acta. Skoltech researchers have been developing and using…

Image: OSU A mapping of the electrical properties of the Earth’s crust and mantle across the US is expected to aid protection of the power grid from extreme ‘space weather’ events. The mapping, an almost twenty-year effort by Oregon State University researchers, is expected to enable power companies and others to better understand how naturally…

Geeta’s has added three seasoning mixes to its range to help deliver its mission to add inspirational Indian flavour to everyday eating. The new 35g sachets have been developed to help consumers easily add the flavours of India to both meat and vegetarian dishes. The range of sachet flavours are Mango Masala Vegetables, Tandoori Chicken…

Image: Copel Paraná state utility Copel has reported that the more than 820,000 smart meters installed are transforming the consumer experience. This technological advancement now installed in 94 of the state’s 399 municipalities is revolutionising the way consumers are managing energy consumption by bringing a series of benefits directly within reach of their smartphones and…

Howtian’s latest innovation in natural sweeteners has been designed to meet the rising demand for minimally processed, plant-based products. SoPure Dorado is an unrefined golden stevia extract, offering the least processed, plant-based, zero-calorie sweetener, the company says of its newest product was designed for modern food and beverage consumers who are increasingly seeking out products…

Aug 20, 2024 The PREDICT 2.0 initiative involves deployment of various sensors that can be used to help identify the potential impacts of floating windfarms on marine ecosystems, including the drivers of variation in fish movement and availability as prey. Iimage courtesy Salamander Salamander, a joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, has…

Researchers from Cranfield University have developed new methods to rapidly and accurately detect the adulteration of honey with sugar syrups, enabling the identification of fraudulent honey products. There is growing consumer demand for honey, with £89.8 million worth of honey imported to the UK in 2023. But as a high-value product it is vulnerable to fraud, with…

Image courtesy ACRT In California, two companies with expertise in utility vegetation management teamed up for a pilot project to validate and analyse satellite imagery to identify individual trees at risk of striking electric transmission and distribution lines. The partners say their results are groundbreaking. Companies Satelytics and ACRT Pacific, automated cloud-based geospatial analytics and…

Construction of the €80m (US$89m) E/V Futura at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey has entered its final phase. Zero direct emissions ferry The ferry is equipped with a 10MWh battery system, which, the partners say, produces zero direct emissions during the crossing. During its dock stay, the bitts for the automatic mooring, which must fit…

Credit: Kaluza, Source: unsplash How can energy retailers unlock the value of the energy transition and grow their competitive edge by rapidly innovating for customers? Kaluza and OVO Energy Australia partnered in 2021 to explore what the future of energy retail could look like. Powered by energy software platform Kaluza, OVO Energy Australia has been…