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Perovskite: the material that allows a greener fabrication of transistors
Physicists find a way to make components for low-cost electronics using a material that’s highly rated for its performance in next-gen solar
Joseph Shavit
Aug 21, 2021


Traveling to the North Pole in a new 21st century luxury airship
The spring of 2023 or 2024, the first airships will fly to the North Pole, almost a century after the first confirmed successful polar trip.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021


New clean energy tech extracts twice the power from ocean waves
Researchers have developed prototype technology that can double the power harvested from ocean waves.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021


Everyone can help create a world of more sustainable fashion
Sustainable fashion is not just a concern for high end designers - we can all make a difference by the choices we make
Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021


Surprising results from research into the accuracy of climate change news coverage
Most print media report humans contribute to climate change but inaccuracies lurk in conservative outlets
Joseph Shavit
Aug 19, 2021


Scientists reveal how landmark CFC ban gave planet fighting chance against global warming
Without the global CFC ban we would already be facing the reality of a ‘scorched earth’, according to researchers measuring the impact
Joseph Shavit
Aug 19, 2021


Leak-detecting quantum camera cuts oil and gas industry emissions
A new a quantum-enabled gas imaging camera will help dramatically cut environmentally damaging methane leaks from the oil and gas industry.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 19, 2021


Major nuclear fusion first achieved as 'ignition' triggered in a lab
Ignition is a key process that amplifies the energy output from nuclear fusion and could provide clean energy and answer physics questions
Joseph Shavit
Aug 19, 2021


Scientists develop alternative cement with low carbon footprint
Researchers at the MLU in Germany have developed a climate-friendly alternative to conventional cement.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 19, 2021


Robotic floats provide new look at ocean health and global carbon cycle
Microscopic marine life plays a fundamental role in the health of the ocean and, ultimately, the planet. Just like plants on land
Joshua Shavit
Aug 18, 2021


Wearable energy: Woven nanotube fibers turn heat into power
Flexible thermoelectric generators could be useful way to make carbon ‘green’
Joshua Shavit
Aug 17, 2021


According to scientists your next smartwatch battery will be powered by sweat
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed a soft and stretchable battery that is powered by perspiration.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 17, 2021


The good and bad of effectively removing CO2 from the atmosphere
Researchers have now investigated how effectively DACCS could be implemented with different system configurations of a certain process.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 16, 2021


Company recycles and converts waste plastic water bottles destined for landfills into roads
Plastic packaging is a huge problem in the US, and a main contributor to the 80 million tonnes worth of waste being produced each year
Joseph Shavit
Aug 16, 2021


Researchers develop environmentally-friendly way recycle smelting by-products
Researchers developed a waste-free technology to produce valuable smelting products from the complete disposal of slag.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 15, 2021


Shipping Container Swimming Pools Make a Splash
From intricate urban marketplaces to offices and housing, shipping containers across the country have been given a new lease on life lately
Joseph Shavit
Aug 14, 2021


Cleaning up water pollution with sunlight
In addition to providing vitamin D, helping flowers grow and creating the perfect excuse to head to the beach, sunlight also breaks down
Joshua Shavit
Aug 14, 2021


Gen Z willing to rent clothes to reduce waste
Gen Z adults are interested in using apparel rental services to reduce overconsumption according to a new study
Joshua Shavit
Aug 14, 2021


Turning municipal wastewater into freshwater using recycled CO2
Turning cities’ wastewater into usable freshwater is an environmental win.
Engineering the system to be more energy efficient is better
Joshua Shavit
Aug 14, 2021


Stanford researchers use artificial intelligence to unlock extreme weather mysteries
Stanford researchers have developed a machine learning tool to identify conditions for extreme precipitation events
Joshua Shavit
Aug 13, 2021
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