Environment
Do you know how green your car is? Why measurement of low-emission vehicles is misleading…
Why don’t we have energy ratings labels for our cars and other vehicles? We think we already do - via the checks on tailpipe emissions and CO2 that are backed up by Government legislation and ...
Satellite remote sensing can help you shop smart. But what else could it do?
Do you usually do your shopping after work? If yes, then satellite remote sensing could be on your side, because it is now possible to work out how to miss the crowds. The idea is simple: ...
Autonomous systems for environmental monitoring
Autonomous systems are a key priority in governmental agendas. In 2013, David Willetts included them as one of the Eight Great Technologies that will propel the UK to future growth. In 2017, the Industrial Strategy ...
A day in the life of a researcher on the Antarctic Circumpolar Expedition
After the first few days on board the Akademik Treshnikov (a research vessel that has just completed it’s circumnavigation of the Antarctic Continent), and once the maze of stairwells and heavy doors have been explored, ...
My response to the Flooding Manifesto
Flooding in the UK continues to cause damage and suffering on a frequent basis with substantial costs for people, businesses, infrastructure and agriculture. And when you factor in climate change and the demand for land ...
When ideas take flight – exploring entrepreneurship whilst studying
I am now in the final year of my four-year PhD studentship at Cranfield. It’s been a real journey for me – academically, personally, and geographically too. With the advice and support from my colleagues ...