The Stipa awn uses a humidity-driven mechanism to disperse and self-bury its seed.
Earth and environment
New Laser Energy Record
The world’s largest and most energetic laser fired with 2.15 megajoules (MJ) of energy – more than 10 % higher than the previous energy record set in March 2012.
Building-Integrated Photovoltaics: Sustainable Cities
An overview on BIPV considering architectural integrity and historic value of old buildings exemplified by Rome´s built environment but also looking at a broader perspective.
Dr. Dongling Ma: Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy Solutions
Dr. Dongling Ma (INRS) and co-author Deepak Thrithamarassery Gangadharan talk to us about themselves, their careers, and the future of perovskite solar cell research.
Water Splitting Materials: An Excellence in Energy Review
Sunlight is the ultimate renewable energy resource. This Excellence in Energy review describes the latest materials being explored for PEC water splitting systems, which turn sunlight into gaseous hydrogen and oxygen.
Statistical Challenges in Estimating Past Climate Changes
The statistical methods currently in use to estimate past changes in climate are reviewed.
Lignin-based Aerogels
Researchers successfully produced lignin-based aerogels for insulation panels.
Technology Needs Assessments Insights for Paris Climate Plans
Technology Needs Assessments are discussed as a useful part of the preparation of nationally determined contributions for all countries.
Brush Technique for Anisotropic Transparent Flexible Electrodes
Taking advantage of the controllable liquid transfer usinga Chinese brush, highly oriented Ag nanowires were achieved on certain substrates.
Uncontrolled Tourism is Harming Cheetahs
Tourism could be having an impact on female cheetahs’ ability to raise cubs.
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