The Anthropocene has been defined by its carbon emissions, but modern technological advancements may hold the key to breaking this habit.
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Albert Zink: Mummies link us to the past
Albert Zink, director at the Institute for Mummy Studies, investigates remains from the past to bring ancient stories to life.
Electro swing direct air capture
An innovative advance dubbed “electro swing” may challenge the energy efficiency, capacity, and scalability of large-scale carbon capture.
A wobbly moon will increase coastal flooding in the 2030s
Heightened flooding due to sea level rise will coincide with a lunar cycle, spelling trouble for coastal communities.
Getting renewable ethers on the road
Clean-burning synthetic fuels made from renewable ethers could replace carbon-based fuels and contribute to a cyclic carbon economy.
What is the Internet of Things?
The idea of connecting all physical things together: let’s delve into how the Internet of Things is changing the world.
Precision makes perfect
Researchers enhance the capabilities of Penning ion traps, which will allow them to “sharpen the picture” of new phenomena in physics.
Scientists identify alien planets that could be observing Earth
An intriguing thought experiment catalogs which of our interstellar neighbors might be gazing back at us.
Spider-inspired joints make a leap in robotics
Robotic joints inspired by spiders help researchers create a new class of jumping, grasping, lightweight robots.
A nasal spray to prevent viral infection
A polymer composite spray was shown to not only limit SARS-CoV-2 infection, but also hinders transmission in this proof-of-concept study.
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