Inspired by the water collecting abilities of the cactus, researchers create a biomimetic water collection system through 3D printing.
Earth and environment
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.
Ultrasound device improves charge and run time in lithium metal batteries
Researchers at UC San Diego bring lithium metal batteries one step closer to commercialization with their new ultrasound device.
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.
Climate change to create farmland in the north, but at environmental costs
University of Guelph researchers found Earth’s agricultural landmass could increase by one-third, including new farming in northern Canada and Russia, but not without environmental impacts.
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.
California’s risk of a flooding catastrophe – in Los Angeles
There is a flooding catastrophe awaiting California — not only in the Sacramento Delta, but in the Los Angeles region.
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