New ultrathin capacitor could enable energy-efficient microchips

The silicon-based computer chips that power our modern devices require vast amounts of energy to operate.…

Warming climate upends Arctic mining town

Tor Selnes owes his life to a lamp. He miraculously survived a fatal avalanche that shed…

At least 100 killed in Afghanistan earthquake

A powerful earthquake in Afghanistan killed at least 100 people and injured dozens more, officials said…

Europe wildfire risk heightened by early heat waves, drought

Extended drought conditions in several Mediterranean countries, a heat wave last week that reached northern Germany…

Study provides insights into how cold-adapted species respond to climate change

By analyzing historical data generated during and between ice ages, investigators have identified different mechanisms used…

Can gender diversity on boards of directors improve companies' social commitment and sustainability?

Social commitment leads to good relationships between companies and its stakeholders, and it is the board…

Researchers derive new theory on behavior of new class of materials

Researchers led by CEE Professor Oscar Lopez-Pamies have derived the governing equations that describe and explain…

Research uncovers 'digital poverty' across North West's rural communities

A new study by researchers at Lancaster University reveals 28% of the population in North West…

Local economic data encourages legislators to open emails—but only Democrats

Personalizing outreach to legislators to include the local economic impact of an issue can increase engagement…

How is pharmaceutical pollution affecting the world's rivers?

During their production, use, and disposal, pharmaceutical ingredients in prescription and over-the-counter drugs are released into…