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Why it’s important to save parasites
Parasites serve critical ecological roles, like regulating wildlife, and yet are mostly left out of conservation activities and research.
Amphibians of the American Southwest are in hot water — will they thrive or dive?
Understanding how global threats affect amphibian species on a regional scale is necessary for effective management and conservation.
Pioneers in Science: John B. Goodenough
We take a look at John B. Goodenough’s life and career, which were shaped by some of the defining events of the last century.
Overcoming global challenges with microalgae biorefineries
Microalgal biorefinery has emerged as one of the sustainable solutions for the production of biofuels and biochemicals. However, there are still some difficulties to be solved.
Tourism, water, and gender
Women face greater health and safety risks when water and sanitation systems are compromised, but this has never been explored in relation to tourism.
The Fukushima Effect at Home: New roles for local actors in Japan’s energy policy
Post Fukushima, Japan’s energy network has expanded dramatically to include thousands of small renewable power companies which create many small solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal plants.
Flying high on carbon dioxide: Decarbonizing aviation
Two Swiss start-up companies have developed a process to generate aviation fuel from thin air in order to accelerate the industrialization of sustainable aviation fuels.
Nature’s antifreeze provides formula for more durable concrete
A bio-inspired addition to concrete stops the damage caused by freezing and thawing.
With a little nudge, bumblebees speed up flowering
If bumblebees find too little pollen, they pierce the leaves of non-flowering plants in order to force them to produce flowers more quickly.
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