Advanced Science News
Posts By Kieran O'Brien
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EnvironmentCan Nature Save Humanity?
Large-scale re-forestation can be a very effective means to decarbonize the future.
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EnergyThe Bonn-Fire of Responsibilities
Oil-rich countries force through compromise at UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany, that many think falls short of acting on key conclusions...
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ManufacturingTailored Meshes for Limb Supports
3D mesh device prototype for ankle braces and other medical supports.
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EnvironmentBiodegradation of Plastic Waste
Researchers in Germany exploit enzymes to break down and recycle the most widely-used plastic for packaging.
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PhysicsWorld Metrology Day: The Non-Standard History of SI Units
From royal decrees of the middle ages to ideals born from revolutionary upheaval; the remarkable history of standard measurements.
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Disease PreventionNext Stop: Sustainable Transport!
How electric buses can revolutionize public transport and help mitigate global warming.
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EnergyGoals Not Coal: Advising German Climate Policy
Prof. Claudia Kemfert talks bold climate policies for Germany.
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EnvironmentHall of Fame Highlight: Paolo Samorì
Big ideas in a 2D world: meet Paolo Samorì.
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EnvironmentStar-Shaped Structures Rapidly Remove Chromium from Water
A star-shaped covalent organic framework efficiently removes toxic chromium species from wastewater.
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EnergyWindows of Opportunity for a Sustainable Built Environment
Smart materials for the construction of environmentally friendly buildings.
