Mark

Mark Newton

About me

A freelance writer originally hailing from England, he moved to Berlin in 2012 and hasn’t looked back. Prior to this, he gained a MScEcon in Strategic Studies from Aberystywth, specialising in information strategy and military-media relations. He also finds it awkward to write about himself in the third person.

Articles by Mark

Biofuel Breakthrough? New Method Makes Algae Biofuel Quicker and Cheaper Than Ever Before

University of Utah chemical engineers have developed a new method of producing algae biofuel, making the whole process quicker, cheaper and more efficient.

Jellyfish Inspired Robot Looks to Clean Up the Ocean Floor

The new low-noise prototype can pick up plastic without disturbing its natural surroundings.

Can Long Haul Trucks Be Powered Like Trams and Trains?

A new study has explored the feasibility of large scale overhead power line trucking.

How Liquid Trees Could Help to Clean Up Our Urban Jungles

It might be desirable to live in the leafy suburbs, but for urban dwellers, green spaces may be few and far between. Microalgae liquid trees might provide an alternative.

Can Floating Facilities Capture Carbon and Reduce Ocean Acification?

The oceans are the world's biggest natural carbon sink, but more carbon has created more problems.

New Denser-Than-Water Fluid Could Make Pumped Hydro Cheaper and More Efficient

Can you have hydro storage without water? A British start-up is looking to open up the potential of pumped hydro renewable energy storage.

The Micro Smart Factory Working as an Off-Grid Water Purification Plant

“Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink” — water scarcity doesn’t always mean a lack of water. Sometimes, it just needs to be cleaned.

Meet the Specialised Automated Drone That Can Swab for DNA in the Rainforest Canopies

Biodiversity field research is never straightforward — especially in the rainforest. However, a new automated drone is looking to make things a little easier.

AI-Powered Smart Sockets Take Aim at Energy-Inefficient Office Space

Commercial buildings have high energy demands, but also long periods of inactivity. New smart sockets can automatically manage power to boost energy savings.