‘Ocean 100’: Small group of companies dominate ocean economy
Researchers identify the 100 transnational corporations extracting the majority of revenues from economic use of the world's oceanCredit: Science Advances ...
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Copper-indium oxide: A faster and cooler way to reduce our carbon footprint
Scientists set a record for the highest conversion rate of carbon dioxide at low temperatures with copper-modified indium oxide, signifying ...
Shell scientist honored for research on how nature can help reduce carbon footprint
Christian A. Davies, Ph.D., has been named the recipient of the 2021 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Technology Innovation ...
University of Texas researcher recognized for pioneering work utilizing nanotechno
Guihua Yu, Ph.D. Named 2021 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award recipient in EngineeringCredit: TAMEST (The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and ...
Framework sheds light on nitrogen loss of producing common food items
Credit: Shu Kee Lam January 13, 2021 - The element nitrogen is a double-edged sword. It is essential for growing ...
Impacts of climate change on our water and energy systems: it’s complicated
A team of researchers from Berkeley Lab, UC Berkeley, and UC Santa Barbara propose a framework for evaluating climate change ...
Researchers turn coal powder into graphite in microwave oven
Credit: Chris Masi Using copper foil, glass containers and a conventional household microwave oven, University of Wyoming researchers have demonstrated ...
Israel can expect a major earthquake of 6.5 on the Richter scale in the coming years
For the first time in Israel: Drilling under the bed of the Dead Sea; Documents 220,000 years of earthquakesCredit: Tel ...
It’s getting hot in here: Warming world will fry power plant production in coming years
Credit: Syracuse University SYRACUSE, N.Y. - There's no doubt the Earth's temperatures are going up. According to a December report ...
Using solar energy and agriculture to limit climate change, assist rural communities
Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - Co-developing land for both solar photovoltaic power and agriculture could provide 20% of ...
Largest study of Asia’s rivers unearths 800 years of paleoclimate patterns
The SUTD study will be crucial for assessing future climatic changes and making more informed water management decisions.Credit: SUTD 813 ...
Pandemic and forthcoming stimulus funds could bring climate targets in sight — or not
Credit: ESRIG, University of Groningen. The lockdowns that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced greenhouse gas emissions. However, in ...
Cornell University to extract energy from manure to meet peak heating demands
University considers proposal to convert cattle manure to methane and use it in combination with geothermal energy to heat the ...
New report reveals human, economic toll of air pollution in India
Air pollution in India contributed to 1.67 million deaths, loss of 1.36 percent of GDP, finds new report led by ...
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