The April 2016 night sky
Welcome to the April night sky. This is the month when we have the chance to spot the elusive planet Mercury. It will be visible during the first two weeks
The March Night Sky
Welcome to the March night sky. This is the month of the spring equinox when the sun passes the celestial equator travelling northwards. It marks the end of winter in
Safety and Security Round Up 2015
Much has happened during 2015, a year that has been highlighted by forest fires and the flooding in the Algarve. The year has also been marked by some significant crime
Martim Longo solar energy project nominated for European prize
A solar energy project developed in Martim Longo (Alcoutim) by business association Enercoutim has reached the final selection process of the European Utility Industry Awards, in the “Sustainable Development” category.
Google takes over Portuguese photography company
Portuguese panoramic photography company Digisfera has been taken over by Google. The deal has been confirmed by the company on its website. “We’re excited to share that Digisfera is joining
Wave power tested in Ria Formosa
The Algarve’s Ria Formosa could be home to an innovative renewable energy project aimed at testing a Scottish prototype device that can generate electricity from the power of waves. The
Tavira’s green energy revolution
A play on the word “cooperative” joined to the name of legendary astronomer and mathematician Copernicus, results in Coopérnico – Portugal’s first renewable energy cooperative, whose pioneering project is located
Football, reality TV and celebrities among most popular Google searches
Football, reality TV and the death of celebrities were the most popular topics Portuguese people searched for using Google in 2014. How to make “easy money” and details of next-gen
The November 2014 Night Sky
Welcome to the November night sky. Now that the clocks have gone back we are again in sync with solar time. This means that the Sun will be due south
The phone that changed the world
Apple has sold more than 500 million iPhones since the release of the original model back in June 2007. That’s an average of 136 sold every single minute, every hour,