ASTOUNDING ARTIFICIAL LEAF
A solar-powered “artificial leaf” mimics photosynthesis to make valuable chemicals sustainably. The biohybrid device combines organic semiconductors and enzymes, converting[…]
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TERRIFYING TIPPING POINT POSSIBILITY
Saving tropical coral reefs from destruction caused by rising ocean temperatures will now require extraordinary global effort. Sections of the[…]
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BETTER BUILDING SYSTEMS
A distributed carbon nanofiber (CNF)–based direct air capture filter can absorb CO2 downstream in ventilation systems and decrease energy consumption[…]
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SOARING SEA LEVEL RISE
Sea level rise is happening faster than at any time in the past 4,000 years. China’s coastal cities are especially[…]
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ADDING VALUE TO ARSENIC
A new chemical treatment turns deadly arsenic-rich groundwater waste into useful raw materials. A two-step process converts the hazardous sludge[…]
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DIMMING THE SUN DILEMMA
Where, when, and how aerosols are released is critical. Injection altitude, location, season, and coordination between countries may dramatically affect[…]
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BLESSED BIOMASS BURIAL
When plants decompose or are burnt, they release the carbon dioxide they had absorbed. To prevent this, we could bury[…]
Read moreCORAL REEF COLLAPSE
Widespread mortality of warm-water coral reefs is under way, as the world reaches its first tipping point. With global warming[…]
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CLIMATE FRIENDLY COOLING SYSTEMS
Conventional cooling systems are often bulky, energy intensive and reliant on chemical refrigerants harmful to the environment. Thermoelectric refrigeration, a[…]
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FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY FAILURE
The fossil fuel industry is falling far short of its pledge to lead the energy transition. The world’s largest oil[…]
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