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From Ancient Fossils to Future Cars
Posted: October 21, 2016Researchers at the University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering have developed an inexpensive, energy-efficient way to create silicon-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries from the fossilized remains of single-celled algae…
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Non-metal catalyst splits hydrogen molecule
Posted: October 21, 2016Hydrogen (H2) is an extremely simple molecule and yet a valuable raw material which as a result of the development of sophisticated catalysts is becoming more and more important. In…
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New perovskite solar cell design could outperform existing commercial technologies, Stanford and Oxford scientists report
Posted: October 21, 2016A new design for solar cells that uses inexpensive, commonly available materials could rival and even outperform conventional cells made of silicon.Writing in the Oct. 21 edition of Science, researchers…
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Protecting people and planet from “invisible killer” is focus of UN health campaign to tackle air pollution
Posted: October 20, 2016The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Coalition for Climate and Clean Air (CCAC) and the Government of Norway has launched a global awareness campaign on…
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Scientists find link between tropical storms and decline of river deltas
Posted: October 20, 2016Research by the University of Southampton shows that a change in the patterns of tropical storms is threatening the future of the Mekong River delta in Vietnam, indicating a similar…
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New 13-year Study Tracks Impact of Changing Climate on a Key Marine Food Source
Posted: October 20, 2016A new multiyear study from scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has shown for the first time how changes in ocean temperature affect a key species of phytoplankton….
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Move over, solar: The next big renewable energy source could be at our feet
Posted: October 20, 2016Flooring can be made from any number of sustainable materials, making it, generally, an eco-friendly feature in homes and businesses alike.Now, however, flooring could be even more “green,” thanks to…
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Safe new storage method could be key to future of hydrogen-powered vehicles
Posted: October 20, 2016Hydrogen is often described as the fuel of the future, particularly when applied to hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. One of the main obstacles facing this technology – a potential solution…
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Monthly record-warm streak ends, September 2nd warmest on record for globe
Posted: October 20, 2016August's warmth spread into September, contributing to the warmest year to date for the globe, but not enough to continue the recent 16-month streak of record warmth. Even so, September 2016 ranked as the second warmest…
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Reducing ammonia pollution from cattle
Posted: October 19, 2016Agriculture is responsible for 90% of all ammonia pollution in Europe, a considerable part of which comes from cattle manure management: a new study shows what steps to take to…
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