The potential of spider venom for environmentally friendly insecticides
The Cascading Risks of Floods
Cascades are not just small falls of water, but can also be a succession of failures and damages occurring after natural hazard events.
Sterilizing Qualities of Cold Atmospheric Plasma Affected by Gas Composition
Analyzing the impact of gas composition on the bactericidal efficiency, plasma parameters, and species formation in a cold atmospheric plasma jet in contact with water.
Reducing Water Waste in Agriculture Through “Smart Farming”
A smart-farm solution to reduce agriculture water consumption.
Climate Change and Global Migration
When and why do people decide to move in response to environmental changes?
Tannic Acid Improves Adhesive Strength and Sustainability
Tannic acid, commonly used in medicine or the technical and food industry, may soon help make electronic components and adhesives more durable and better for the environment.
Professor Mike Timko: Waste Should Be Viewed as a Resource
Achieving zero waste won’t be easy. But, I know for sure we’ll never achieve it without deliberate effort.
Catalytic Gold Rush: Ultrathin 2D Metal Nanomaterials
Gold “nanoseaweeds” exhibit high efficiency as heterogeneous nanocatalysts and peroxidase-mimicking nanoenzymes.
Generating Electricity from Rust
Scientists show that thin films of rust can be used to generate electricity with flowing saltwater.
How Can We Prepare for Future Risks from Tropical Cyclones?
A better understanding of past tropical cyclones in a changing climate will provide key insights that can help mitigate impacts of tropical cyclones on vulnerable communities.