The discovery, centred around controlling tiny hurricanes of light and electromagnetic fields, could revolutionise how much information we can deliver over cables.
Nanoparticle Bursts Over the Amazon Rainforest
Rainfall induces bursts of natural nanoparticles that can form clouds and further precipitation over the Amazon rainforest.
Rice Discovery Taps ‘Hot Carriers’ for On-Demand, Emissions-Free Hydrogen and Catalyst Regeneration
Plasmonic photocatalysis breakthrough could enable major industry shift from heat- to light-based processes.
How Much Climate Change is in the Weather?
Only a few weeks ago, massive precipitation produced by the storm “Boris” led to chaos and flooding in Central and Eastern Europe.
Atlantic Killer Whales Show Dangerously High Levels of Toxic Chemicals: Study
Killer whales off Canada’s Atlantic coast continue to be contaminated with dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals that put them at elevated risk of severe immune-system and reproductive problems, a recent McGill-led study has found.
Startup Turns Mining Waste into Critical Metals for the U.S.
At the heart of the energy transition is a metal transition.
Five Minutes of Exercise a Day Could Lower Blood Pressure
New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity – such as uphill walking or stair-climbing – into your day may help to lower blood pressure.
Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
New collaborative research from the University of Sydney and the Montreal Heart Institute has shown that using a fan in hot and humid weather reduces cardiac strain in older people, contradicting recommendations from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention in the US.
Researchers Help Solar Power Take Flight
Solar panels have the power to make the aviation industry greener than it’s ever been, but they can also impose challenges for pilots and air traffic control.
Bio-Based Fibres Could Pose Greater Threat to the Environment Than Conventional Plastics
Bio-based materials may pose a greater health risk to some of the planet’s most important species than the conventional plastics they are designed to replace, a new study has shown.