TRANSPLANTING SEAGRASS MEADOWS
Posidonia oceanica is an essential underwater plant for marine biodiversity: it produces oxygen, shelters numerous species, and protects coastlines from[…]
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SUPERIOR SOLAR CELLS
Perovskite solar cells have offered rapid improvements in efficiency and potential for low-cost manufacturing but still suffer from energy losses[…]
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MORE YET ON BETTER BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are notorious for overheating or catching fire. A groundbreaking computational model has shown metallic lithium builds up on[…]
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SEAWATER SOLUTION
Using seawater, electricity and carbon dioxide, a new carbon-negative building material has been developed that locks away CO2 permanently and[…]
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WOOD REPLACING PLASTIC
Made transparent by modifying wood’s natural structure, this material could be a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative. It could serve as[…]
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LAUDABLE LAUNDRY DETERGENT
From laundry detergent to dishwasher tablets, cleaning products are made with chemicals that make them difficult to break down or[…]
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MORE ON BETTER BATTERIES
Lithium-metal batteries pack more energy in the same weight than lithium-ion batteries, promising lighter electric vehicles, ones able to go[…]
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REPURPOSE WASTE GASES
Industrial waste gases, a major contributor to climate change, could soon be captured and repurposed into everyday household products such[…]
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INCREASED EFFICIENCY
Gas-powered cars are extremely inefficient. Their engines only use a quarter of the fuel’s energy to turn the wheels, the[…]
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BETTER CROPS CREATED
Crops have been created that can respond to rising levels of atmospheric CO2, photosynthesize more, and produce higher yields. Sugarcane[…]
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