A new study concludes that nearly half of the food waste, about 620 million metric tons, could be eliminated by fully refrigerated food supply chains worldwide. At the same time, fully refrigerated supply chains, or 'cold chains,' could cut food waste-related emissions of climate-warming greenhouse gases by 41% globally, according...
Study suggests ‘biodegradable’ teabags don’t readily deteriorate in the environment and can adversely affect terrestrial species
New research looked at commonly available teabags made using three different compositions of polylactic acid (PLA), which is derived from sources such as corn starch or sugar cane. The teabags were buried in soil for seven months, and a range of techniques were then used to assess whether -- and...
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks
A baby's exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found. The study examined the long-term mental health impact of early-life exposure to air and noise pollution.
Charge Your Laptop in a Minute or Your EV in 10? Supercapacitors Can Help; New Research Offers Clues
Imagine if your dead laptop or phone could charge in a minute or if an electric car could be fully powered in 10 minutes.
Transgenic expression of rubisco factors increases photosynthesis and chilling tolerance in maize
Maize is one of the world's most widely grown crops and is essential to global food security. But like other plants, its growth and productivity can be limited by the slow activity of Rubisco, the enzyme responsible for carbon assimilation during photosynthesis. Scientists have now demonstrated a promising approach to...
Global activity of seafloor biodiversity mapped
A team of scientists has used artificial intelligence (AI) to map the activities of seafloor invertebrate animals, such as worms, clams and shrimps, across all the oceans of the world.
Simple food swaps could cut greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by a quarter
Switching food and drink purchases to very similar but more environmentally friendly alternatives could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by more than a quarter (26%), according to a new study.
Innovative Material for Sustainable Building
Researchers at KIT develop a transparent metamaterial for energy-efficient light and temperature regulation in buildings.
Renewable Grid: Recovering Electricity From Heat Storage Hits 44% Efficiency
Thermophotovoltaics developed at U-M can recover significantly more energy stored in heat batteries.
Caterpillars Can Detect Their Predators by the Static Electricity They Emit
Caterpillars respond defensively to electric fields similar to those emitted by their natural predators, scientists at the University of Bristol have found.