Videos
Towards Sustainable Energy – Live ITW with Antonín Vlček
In the coming years, we will need to replace fossil fuels by sustainable energy sources. What should be the next steps towards this shift? Don't miss our live interview with our partner Prof. Dr. Antonín Vlček from Queen Mary University of London & J. Heyrovsky...
Towards a circular economy: Interview with Nicola Armaroli
"When we use something we normally throw it away. This is the linear economy, and this means that the product has an end of life. This is not good. Our economy cannot go this way forever." This is Nicola Armaroli's reply when asked about his definition for 'circular...
Artificial Photosynthesis
Scientists are now able to replicate the effects of photosynthesis in non-organic materials. Futurism's mission is to empower its readers and drive the development of transformative technologies towards maximizing human potential.
Learning from leaves: Going green with artificial photosynthesis
To turn troublesome carbon dioxide into useful chemicals, scientists have been taking a leaf out of plants' book. They’ve now developed a complete ‘artificial photosynthesis’ system that could work on large scales, and fight climate change.Read the...
Releasing SUNRISE official video!
Better than any “who we are”- page, this 3-minute video brings you the big picture of this international research initiative working to make artificial photosynthesis a reality for a sustainable future. Check out our official video now! You can also get involved by...
SUNRISE Stakeholder Workshop
The next big event for the SUNRISE community will take place on 17 and 18 June, 2019 in Brussels.This meeting will serve to present the current state of our work, favour supporters contribution to the “Priority Research Directions” of scientific topics,...
#IDL2019 – Live ITW with Hervé Bercegol, SUNRISE Deputy Coordinator
Don't miss our live interview with Hervé Bercegol, deputy coordinator of SUNRISE on sunlight's key role for sustainable development, on the ocassion of the International Day of Light on May 16, 2019.
Leveraging artificial photosynthesis to repurpose carbon dioxide into fuel | Emily Carter
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are increasing all the time – and while the grid can be decarbonized, heavy-duty transport such as ships and planes will still need liquid fuels. How can they be produced sustainably? Emily Carter, Dean of the School...
Reisner Lab – Artificial Photosynthesis (in LEGO)
What does the artificial photosynthesis consist of? In 2016, David Wakerley and Chris Windle of the Reisner Lab at the University of Cambridge created a stop motion animation to introduce the lab’s research. The subject: Artificial Photosynthesis. The medium: LEGO....
