Fortescue opens first solar farm as it gathers wind assets to help real zero-hydrogen and green plans

Chichester Solar Farm Alinta Fortescue

Andrew Forrest’s iron ore and green energy group, Fortescue Metals, has started production from its first solar farm as it begins to gather wind assets and advance electric and hydrogen transport technologies in its quest for “true zero”. “, green hydrogen and “green iron” in development. ” market in China. The company announced on Thursday … Read more

Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly research opens the door to new crop varieties

Summary of different strategies for developing T2T genome assemblies. Credit: Genetics of Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01830-7 Entirely new crop varieties that can better withstand drought, salt and pests are within reach thanks to international genomic research published today in Genetics of Nature. The study, “Unlocking plant genetics with telomere-to-telomere genome assemblies,” was led by researchers … Read more