The planet’s natural carbon sinks are reaching critical limits, absorbing fewer emissions than expected as decades of climate change has weakened their capacity, a new report warns.
Printing Technique Could Vastly Improve the Environmental Impact of Digital Displays
Duke Engineering researchers demonstrate the first fully recyclable, sub-micrometer printed electronics.
Those Halloween fireballs might be more dangerous than you think
The Taurid meteor shower, born from Comet Encke, delights skywatchers but may conceal hidden risks. Research led by Mark Boslough examines potential Taurid swarms that could increase impact danger in 2032 and 2036. Using planetary defense modeling and telescope data, scientists assess these threats while fighting misinformation and promoting preparedness.
Scientists shocked by reversed electric field around Earth
Earth’s magnetosphere, once thought to have a simple electric polarity pattern, has revealed a surprising twist. New satellite data and advanced simulations show that the morning side of the magnetosphere carries a negative charge, not positive as long believed. Researchers from Kyoto, Nagoya, and Kyushu Universities found that while the...
Tricky Treats: Why Pumpkins Accumulate Pollutants
Pumpkins, squash, zucchini and their relatives accumulate soil pollutants in their edible parts.
4 Spooky Science Stories for Halloween
Brains, spiders, (were)wolves and slimy eyeballs — a collection of creepy research topics that Dr. Frankenstein would appreciate! But unlike the mad scientist’s work, the research detailed below in ACS journals aims to improve human life by developing an alternative to animal testing, on-demand wound care, an edible protective coating...
How Climate-Damaging Nitrous Oxide Forms in the Ocean
To many people, nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is only known as a party drug or from the dentist.
Preparing Communities for the Future of Wildfire
Last year saw DRI’s inaugural global initiative aimed at advancing community resilience and adaptability in the face of rapid global change – AWE+, for an Adaptable World Environment.
Marine Robots Field Tested in Kāneʻohe Bay to Better Understand Coral Reefs
A cutting-edge marine platform designed to revolutionize coral reef monitoring and mapping called ReefVision Robotics was field tested in Kāneʻohe Bay by University of Hawaiʻi researchers.
Carbon Offsets Are Failing. Can a New Plan Save the Rainforests?
It could be the last and best chance to save the world’s tropical forests. As international aid budgets for conservation crash and carbon offset schemes for protecting forests are widely discredited, Brazil is about to unveil an ambitious plan that would triple current finance for saving forests worldwide by channeling...