A biorefinery built on the Red Planet could help produce rocket fuel required for a return journey, but some snags need to be worked through first.
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Common concerns of the clean energy transition
With questions centered around cost and how long the transition will take, how do we convince people that the transition to renewables will be worth it?
Pioneers in Science: Millie Dresselhaus
The “Queen of Carbon” made her mark on solid state physics, but no less important is the impact she had as an inclusive and inspirational teacher.
What’s on the table at COP26?
This year’s COP26 conference will see delegations from across the globe collaborating on solutions to the climate crisis — here’s some of what their discussions should include.
Drinking water disinfected in minutes by natural and abundant catalyst
Brownmillerite, found in natural mineral deposits, could help disinfect water in resource-poor regions.
How do you know how much renewable energy you’re consuming?
There needs to be more transparency to judge how diligent our governments, corporations, industries, and power generators are really faring in the green energy transition.
Getting renewable methanol on the high seas
Advances in sustainable, methanol-based fuels bring us a step closer to carbon neutral shipping.
Investing in clean energy research: How likely are we to phase out fossil fuels?
Major world economies are investing more in green technologies, but how optimistic should we be?
Protective powers of small beetles
Exoskeletons of tree-dwelling and terrestrial beetles differ in their structural-mechanical properties and have inspired the design of new composite materials used for bioengineering.
Becky Smethurst: “My hobby is my job, with a bit of extra stress”
Your “friendly neighborhood astrophysicist” Becky Smethurst is enthusiastically exploring the universe and educating us along the way.
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