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10 energy-saving life hacks: How to save on electricity bills & more
By Ailsa Harvey published
Countdown As energy prices soar, it can be difficult to keep control of your energy bills. These simple life hacks can help reduce your energy consumption and save money.
What is crude oil?
By Joe Phelan published
Here's the science behind how crude oil forms and how experts locate and extract it.
How do solar panels work?
By Michael Dhar, Ailsa Harvey published
Reference Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, providing an alternative, renewable energy source
How COVID-19 sent energy prices soaring in the UK
By Bruce Morley published
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the primary reasons for the recent upward trajectory of gas prices. Here's how.
Why does electricity make a humming noise?
By Ashley Hamer published
Here's why you sometimes hear a hum when you turn on an electric device or walk near a transformer.
How do energy saving light bulbs work?
By Mark Smith published
Reference Energy saving light bulbs: mechanics, efficiency and designs
China is gearing up to activate the world's first 'clean' commercial nuclear reactor
By Ben Turner published
Plans for thorium reactors have been around since the 1940s, but Chinese scientists believe they are finally close to creating a working prototype.
Fission vs. fusion: What's the difference?
By Adam Mann published
A short overview of two different nuclear processes: fission and fusion.
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