Chris Baraniuk
BBC News
United Kingdom
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Past articles by Chris:
Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies
Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures. → Read More
The plan to make a giant hot water bottle underground
Hot water can be stored underground and the heat used when needed to keep buildings warm. → Read More
‘I left teaching to train as a heat pump engineer’
Heat pumps could radically cut household CO2 emissions, but there's a shortage of qualified installers. → Read More
Is there a better way to insulate our draughty homes?
Aerogel is described as the most effective insulating material known to science, so why isn't it used more? → Read More
A wave of tool theft spurs hi-tech security systems
Desperate to protect their tools from being stolen, tradespeople are considering sophisticated security systems. → Read More
Heat pumps: The 'geeks' obsessing over their new heating systems
More people are heating their homes with heat pumps and some are getting data obsessed. → Read More
'It had just vanished'
Cloud computing is a popular way for firms to buy computing but, when it fails, chaos ensues. → Read More
WhatsApp groups help get food to those who need it
Messaging apps have become a popular way to reach people who are struggling with the cost of food. → Read More
Why an old train could point to a clean energy future
Progress is being made on systems to make hydrogen more economical to store and transport. → Read More
The ships full of gas waiting off Europe’s coast
In the middle of an energy crisis, giant ships full of liquefied natural gas are waiting off Europe's coast. → Read More
China's electric car market is booming but can it last?
Cheap electric cars are selling fast but the end of subsidies could end the sales boom. → Read More
The DIY gadgets that could keep your energy bill down
With a little know-how people are tuning their home heating to reduce their gas consumption. → Read More
Off-gridders take energy needs into their own hands
Natural disasters have spurred some communities and homeowners to generate their own electricity. → Read More
Why smart thermostats don't always save you money
The makers of smart thermostats says the devices can cut energy bills but the evidence is not conclusive. → Read More
The super material reinforcing rinks, cars and buildings
From roller rinks to skyscrapers the addition of graphene could make concrete construction stronger. → Read More
How to find food banks and community shops this summer
Charities are using Google Maps and other social media to alert people to food clubs and community shops. → Read More
Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity?
Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages. → Read More
Why your voice assistant might be sexist
From reinforcing entrenched gender roles to potentially even fuelling misogyny, choosing the right voice for a particular task can be a minefield. → Read More
Why the 'shocking' price of aluminium matters
From door frames to aircraft and food packaging - how soaring prices will impact the world economy. → Read More
The revealing junk of abandoned Soviet nuclear bases
From toys to toothpaste, the forgotten possessions left behind on former nuclear weapons bases reveal fascinating insights about the Soviet officers and families who once lived there. → Read More