The detection of the celestial body by a Rutgers-led team could redefine understanding of interstellar medium.
High-Wire Act: Soft Robot Can Carry Cargo Up and Down Steep Aerial Wires
Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams.
Geoengineering Technique Could Cool Planet Using Existing Aircraft
A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study led by UCL researchers.
‘Wood You Believe It?’ FAU Engineers Fortify Wood With Nano-Iron
Scientists and engineers are developing high-performance materials from eco-friendly sources like plant waste.
UCLA Breakthrough Extends Fuel Cell Lifespan Beyond 200,000 Hours, Paving the Way for Clean Long-Haul Trucking
A novel design using pure platinum, graphene-protective layer and porous carbon support could enable fuel cells to power heavy-duty trucks reliably.
Big Brains and Big Ranges Might Not Save Birds from Climate Change
Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.
‘Cryosphere Meltdown’ Will Impact Arctic Marine Carbon Cycles and Ecosystems
A new study has found worrying signs that climate change may be undermining the capacity of Arctic fjords to serve as effective carbon sinks.
Less Intensive Works Best for Agricultural Soil
The less intensively you manage the soil, the better the soil can function.
Climate Change May Lead to Rising Arsenic Levels in Paddy Rice, Increasing Health Risks
A new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals that climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia.
Flower Strips Could Save Apple Farmers Pest Control Costs
Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study.