Advanced Science News
Sustainability
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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;...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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Synthetic chemicals in soils are ticking time bomb
Synthetic chemicals that were released into the environment for the first time 80 years ago have been linked to harmful health effects,...
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What ancient microbes can tell us about the environment they inhabited
Researchers find one more piece in the puzzle of ancient ecology.
