The Scottish Government’s Lorna Slater has spoken about the need for more women to go into the construction industry to build greener homes for the future.
Women Urged to Enter Construction Industry to Build Greener Homes #EarthDay
Replacing the Liquids in Batteries: from Tree products
“Using materials nature provides will reduce the overall impact of battery manufacture to our environment.” – Professor Yue Qi, Brown’s School of Engineering
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Kim Foden with her 30 line televisor which can be seen in Orkney’s Wireless Museum
Taking Flight To The Next Level: The Ampaire EEL
A little bit of history was made in Orkney on Thursday, 12th of August 2021. Scotland’s first hybrid electric aircraft flew in from Wick, landing at Kirkwall airport.
Orkney’s Marine Renewables Under The Archaeological Spotlight
This important archaeological project involving The Archaeology Institute of the University of the Highlands and Islands, ORCA (Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology), St Andrew’s University and members of the community is funded by Heritage Lottery Funding.
The Innovative WeeHoloCam: Rapid 3D Imaging of the Marine Environment
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have developed one of the most advanced subsea holographic cameras in the world, capable of rapid 3D imaging of marine organisms and microparticles.
Mocean Energy’s Blue X device hailed as ‘a significant milestone in wave energy’s journey towards commercialisation’
Mocean Energy has commenced testing of their Blue X wave energy prototype at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
Building the STEM Ambassador Network in Orkney
STEM Ambassadors are volunteers who go into local schools, colleges and youth and community groups to support learning.
Orbital O2 On Its Way To Orkney
Orbital O2, a 680 tonne tidal turbine is on its way to Orkney.
Orbital O2 On Target For April Launch In Orkney
It has the capacity to generate electricity for 2,000 homes and is the most powerful renewable generating unit of any kind being fabricated in the UK this year.
