Chemical makers oppose new tariffs

In June, chemical manufacturers converged on Washington, D.C., to urge the Office of the U.S. Trade…

Carbon nanotube tape stays sticky in extreme temperatures

In very hot or cold environments, conventional tape can lose its stickiness and leave behind an…

Solving problems on a quantum chessboard

Physicists at the University of Innsbruck are proposing a new model that could demonstrate the supremacy…

Heat, salt, drought: This barley can withstand the challenges of climate change

Research for the benefit of food security: A new line of barley achieves good crop yields…

PIA23329: Wind Action

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Engineers develop chip that converts wasted heat to usable energy

It’s estimated that as much as two-thirds of energy consumed in the U.S. each year is…

Chimp champ Jane Goodall enlists advanced mapping technology for nature and humanity

In groundbreaking research beginning nearly 60 years ago, Jane Goodall has devoted her life to understanding…

Mussels are inspiring new technology that could help purify water and clean up oil spills

Mussels are notorious maritime stowaways known for damaging the hulls of boats, but these same adhesive…

The path to China's 'ecological civilization' starts with national parks

President Xi Jinping staked out China’s role as a committed player to tackle the climate crisis…

3 Sky Surveys Completed in Preparation for Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument

It took three sky surveys — conducted at telescopes in two continents, covering one-third of the…