Vertical farming can do more than lettuce.
Loss of Sea Ice Alters the Colors of Light in the Ocean
The disappearance of sea ice in polar regions due to global warming not only increases the amount of light entering the ocean, but also changes its color.
Breakthrough in Fuel Cell Recycling Turns ‘Forever Chemicals’ Into Renewable Resources
A new technique that uses soundwaves to separate materials for recycling could help prevent potentially harmful chemicals leaching into the environment.
Beef Production Emits More than Twice the Greenhouse Gas Targets
One of the pillars of the Brazilian economy and one of the sectors responsible for the highest greenhouse gas emissions, beef production in Brazil, as it is currently practiced, emits more than twice the limit needed to meet international environmental targets.
USC Researchers Develop Plastic Substitute from Mineral Found in Seashells
According to UNESCO, plastic waste makes up 80% of all marine pollution, with 8-10 million metric tons of plastic making its way into our oceans each year.
Flood Risk Increasing in Pacific Northwest
The next great earthquake isn't the only threat to the Pacific Northwest.
Dust in the System — How Saharan Storms Threaten Europe’s Solar Power Future
As Europe increases its reliance on solar energy to meet climate and energy security targets, a growing atmospheric phenomenon is complicating the path forward: Saharan dust.
Extreme Monsoon Changes Threaten the Bay of Bengal’s Role as a Critical Food Source
After examining 22,000 years of rainfall patterns, Rutgers researchers warn that climate conditions may reduce fish stock.
Is Your Heart Aging Too Fast? MRI Technology Reveals Unhealthy Lifestyles Add Decades
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a revolutionary new way of uncovering the ‘true age’ of your heart using MRI.
Lava Flow Jigsaw Puzzle Reveals the Secrets of Shifting Continents
Analysing lava flows that solidified and then broke apart over a massive crack in the Earth’s crust in Turkey has brought new insights into how continents move over time, improving our understanding of earthquake risks.