#R&D News
Food & Agriculture
R&D in agriculture and food declining, experts say
With Asia Pacific now accounting for almost half of world spending on agri-food R&D, investments into food and agriculture research slump to a decline.
Carbon & Climate
Amazon palm oil: sustainable fuel or deforestation driver?
To supply a planned biorefinery, Brazil would need to increase its oil palm hectarage by 60 per cent. An all too familiar debate is underway.
EB Studio
The pursuit of a good night’s sleep is doing bad things to the environment — judging from the number of used mattresses that end up in landfills. The hunt is on for new and innovative solutions to recycle this bulky and hard-to-dispose item.
As energy transitions and geopolitical shifts revive the nuclear debate, the need for permanent solutions for radioactive waste grows ever more urgent. Do new projects offer hope?
Carbon & Climate
Youth are the agents for change in the search for climate solutions
Carbon & Climate
Cloud infrastructure could be key to meeting climate goals
#R&D Opinion
As countries scramble to procure personal protective equipment, another quickly accelerating problem sits on the back end: the disturbingly massive amount of medical waste of all types that must be disposed of.
Waste
Scientific rigour and harmonisation critical in determining threats of microplastics to human health
Countries must harmonise research practices to truly understand the impacts of microplastics on people's health and develop well-informed regulations.
Carbon & Climate
Universities need to be at the forefront of innovation and solutions for climate change
Environmentalists need to be more conversant in business models and principles, while problem-solving engineers could benefit from engaging with natural and social scientists. The best solutions will emerge when students and researchers from different disciplines work together.
Carbon & Climate
Tech accelerators help nonprofits fast-track technology aimed at solving environmental challenges
Innovative partnerships provide the coaching, capital and connections needed to turn bright ideas into sustainable solutions.
Energy
Ten myths about solar power
#R&D Videos
There are large financial and environmental benefits from reducing waste, says a recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
From seawater to gravity, startup firms are using basic science to create simple and sustainable innovations to light up rural and off-grid communities around the world.
#R&D Press Releases
Energy Market Authority
A resilient, sustainable energy future: 15th Singapore International Energy Week
