Researchers find an efficient way to convert nitrogen found in sewage into valuable ammonia.
Eco-friendly perovskite solar cells made from peppermint oil and walnut aroma
A new eco-friendly perovskite solar cell improves stability and minimizes harmful solvents and lead leakage found in conventional cells.
Old carbon reservoirs unlikely to cause massive greenhouse gas release
Data shows we don’t need to be as concerned about large methane releases from large carbon reservoirs in response to future warming; we should be more concerned about methane released from human activities.
A biomimetic water collection structure derived from cacti
Inspired by the water collecting abilities of the cactus, researchers create a biomimetic water collection system through 3D printing.
Polymers clean up mercury, oil spills, nitrogen runoff, and more
A new class of polymers to clean up mercury pollution that can be produced sustainably on a large scale from elemental sulfur and renewable plant oils.
Scientists unlock low-cost material from solar cells to manipulate light for industry
Perovskites have been discovered to be a cheap alternative for Faraday rotators.
Absolute zero: A counter-intuitive energy transition
For the UK to make headway with its ambitious Absolute Zero plan, it calls for an administration that understands the subject and what is needed for its success.
Small altitude changes could cut climate impact of aircraft by up to 59%
Flight altitude changes of just 2000 feet could lessen their effect could minimize the harmful effects of aircraft contrails.
What ancient microbes can tell us about the environment they inhabited
Researchers find one more piece in the puzzle of ancient ecology.
Photo-sensitive materials to remove harmful pesticides from drinking water
Scientists have developed a new method to clean atrazine from drinking water using a new photo-sensitive material and sunlight.