A wholly sustainable plastics economy is feasible

A new study shows what it will take for the plastics industry to become completely sustainable:…

Graphene quantum dots show promise as novel magnetic field sensors

Trapped electrons traveling in circular loops at extreme speeds inside graphene quantum dots are highly sensitive…

Can artificial intelligence help find life on Mars or icy worlds?

Researchers have mapped the sparse life hidden away in salt domes, rocks and crystals at Salar…

The marathon runners of the immune system

When it comes to chronic infections and cancer, a particular type of immune cell plays a…

An innovative twist on quantum bits: Tubular nanomaterial of carbon makes ideal home for spinning quantum bits

Scientists develop method for chemically modifying nanoscale tubes of carbon atoms, so they can host spinning…

This starchy bioplastic could make soggy paper straws a thing of the past

In the fight against pollution, several regions in the U.S. have banned the use of plastic…

A mixture of trees purifies urban air best

Conifers are generally better than broad-leafed trees at purifying air from pollutants. A new study shows…

Drones detect moss beds and changes to Antarctica climate

Researchers are using drones with highly advanced sensors and AI to map large areas and to…

Cheap charcoal air filters offer improvements to in-vehicle air quality

A cheap charcoal air filter can reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) inside vehicles by as much as…

Juggling morality while we learn

New research sheds light on how the brain juggles morally conflicting outcomes during learning. …