An international team of astrophysicists observed for the first time that the jet of a quasar…
Lake ‘dead zones’ could kill fish and poison drinking water
'Dead zones' could become increasingly common in lakes in future due to climate change, reducing fish…
Researchers show best methods to help endangered woodpecker
The best methods to help an endangered woodpecker in Alabama thrive are installation of artificial homes…
We did a breakthrough ‘speed test’ in quantum tunnelling, and here’s why that’s exciting
When you deal with things at the quantum scale, where things are very small, the world…
Indian summer monsoon amplified global warming 130,000 years ago, helping end ice age
The past may be a surprisingly useful guide for predicting responses to future climate change. This…
The electric car, technological disruption, and climate change
The key ingredients for decarbonization of the American economy are renewable energy and the electric car.…
Making xylitol and cellulose nanofibers from paper paste – towards a green and sustainable society
The ecological bio-production of xylitol and cellulose nanofibers using modified yeast cells, from material produced by…
Nanoscale Lamb wave-driven motors in nonliquid environments
Light driven movement is challenging in nonliquid environments as micro-sized objects can experience strong dry adhesion…
We need a legally binding treaty to make plastic pollution history
A powerful marriage between the fossil fuel and plastic industries threatens to exacerbate the global plastic…
Researchers find cost-effective method for hydrogen fuel production process
Nanoparticles composed of nickel and iron have been found to be more effective and efficient than…