Welcome to our latest bi-weekly science and technology news roundup. We've picked our favourite stories from the news this week to share with you.
As your partner for innovation, a story on the implications and potential of materials science research in microgravity has sky rocketed Goodfellow’s interest (we hope it unlocks your interest too), robots could take over the most dangerous and high-risk tasks resulting in a safer future for humanity, graphene could be the key to limitless clean energy for small devices, a golden ticket has been found to treat superbugs, and plants aren’t as silent as we think, but can they communicate? You decide. We’ve included a bonus video on new hydrogen breakthroughs, which makes for very interesting viewing.
Materials science in microgravity: unlocking new frontiers in innovation
With gravity giving weight to the complete history of innovations on our planet, the out-of-this-world potential and implications of materials science research in microgravity has sky-rocketed our interest here at Goodfellow. What about yours?
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DEEP robotics makes breakthrough in autonomous search using quadrupedal robots
An autonomous team of quadrupedal robots could be the solution to increase human safety in challenging rescue operations, dangerous retrieval operations and other high-risk, life threatening or unknown situations. Find out more here.
Revolutionary graphene circuit promises to produce infinite energy
The University of Arkansas has developed an energy-harvesting graphene circuit, which has the potential to provide unlimited clean energy.
"As miniaturisation is the driving force behind almost all industry sectors, the demand for efficient and reliable power sources constantly increases. The potential of a graphene-based energy-harvesting circuit which is providing clean and low-voltage power for these devices is a promising development. The breakthrough not only challenges established principles in physics but also creates a new path towards sustainable energy that could have a significant impact on technology and society overall," comments Dr Aphrodite Tomou, Goodfellow's Head of Technical.
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Golden ticket? Doctors are using the precious metal to fight drug-resistant superbugs
Have Spanish researchers found their golden ticket to fighting drug-resistant superbugs? Precious gold compounds have been found to have the potential to treat a range of drug-resistant bacteria with the added benefits of being inexpensive and straightforward to make, welcoming a new golden era for antibiotics.
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Plants aren’t silent. They make clicking sounds, a study finds
If plants could talk, what would they say to us? Would they gossip about things they’ve seen or heard? Would they tell you how boring life is being stuck in one place day after day? Would they complain about the weather? A study has found that plants actually do make sounds, particularly when they are stressed. But are these sounds a form of communication or a biological process only?
BONUS: Scientists' new hydrogen breakthrough shocks the entire car industry – Watch
