New class of catalysts for energy conversion

Many chemical reactions relevant for new energy sources are highly complex and result in considerable energy…

Driving chemical reactions with light

The chemistry of photosynthesis is still poorly understood. However, researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU)…

Rice husks can remove microcystin toxins from water

Scientists at the University of Toledo have discovered that rice husks can effectively remove microcystin from…

Quantum computing with graphene plasmons

A novel material that consists of a single sheet of carbon atoms could lead to new…

US climate change refusal sinks Arctic declaration: delegates

Members of the Arctic Council meeting in Finland's far north on Tuesday failed to issue their…

Singapore oulaws ‘revenge porn’, ‘cyber-flashing’

Singapore has outlawed "revenge porn" and "cyber-flashing"—sending unsolicited images of one's private parts —the latest country…

Global health benefits of climate action offset costs

The price tag for cutting global emissions may seem expensive, until the human toll of deaths…

Homemade energy gets boost to go mainstream

New rules and initiatives to support communities wanting to produce their own renewable energy could help…

Monster cartel charge puts brakes on BMW earnings

German high-end carmaker BMW on Tuesday reported a plunge in profits in the first quarter as…

Indonesia’s Mt. Sinabung spews massive smoke-and-ash column

An Indonesian volcano erupted Tuesday, sending a massive column of ash and smoke 2,000 metres (6,500…