Astronomers have long sought to understand the early universe, and thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a critical piece of the puzzle has emerged.
Greenhouse Gas Transformed in Aid of Carbon-Free Future
Waste carbon dioxide was repurposed in benchtop experiments at the University of Auckland.
First-of-its-Kind Plastics Recycling Microfactory to Transform Waste, Create New Jobs
A new plastics recycling and remanufacturing “microfactory” will convert waste materials into new products, provide skilled job opportunities and create a cooperative business model in Phoenix.
UM Grad’s Study Reveals Impacts of Climate Change on Irrigation in the West
In a groundbreaking study that could reshape our understanding and management of water resources in the Western United States, David Ketchum, a 2023 graduate of the University of Montana systems ecology Ph.D. program, has unveiled a 35-year analysis quantifying the interconnected impacts of climate change and irrigation on surface water...
Major New Interdisciplinary Study Will Track Impact of Cultured Meat on Society
Law, sociology and biochemical engineering experts have joined forces to assess the risks and impact of cultured meat, a novel alternative animal protein, as part of a major new interdisciplinary study funded by the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society with support from the Leverhulme...
Foul Fumes Pose Pollinator Problems
A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has discovered a major cause for a drop in nighttime pollinator activity — and people are largely to blame.
Researchers at UMass Amherst Discover Key to Molecular Mystery of How Plants Respond to Changing Conditions
A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently published a pioneering study that answers a central question in biology: how do organisms rally a wide range of cellular processes when they encounter a change—either internally or in the external environment—to thrive in good times or survive the...
Permafrost Restrains Arctic Rivers—and Lots of Carbon
New research from Dartmouth provides the first evidence that the Arctic’s frozen soil is the dominant force shaping Earth’s northernmost rivers.
EVs that Go 1,000km on a Single Charge: Gel Makes It Possible
Futuristic advancements in AI and healthcare stole the limelight at the tech extravaganza Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.
One Person Can Supervise ‘Swarm’ of 100 Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles, OSU Research Shows
Research involving Oregon State University has shown that a “swarm” of more than 100 autonomous ground and aerial robots can be supervised by one person without subjecting the individual to an undue workload.