Hawaiʻi’s spinner dolphins are having fewer babies, scientists warn

A new study has found that spinner dolphins living off Hawaiʻi Island are having far fewer calves than scientists expected. The discovery has raised serious...

New catalyst converts plant waste into high-value chemicals with nearly 100% efficiency

Scientists have developed a new way to turn plant waste into useful chemicals, bringing us one step closer to replacing some fossil fuel-based products...

Scientists create smart battery material that stops energy loss

Lithium-sulfur batteries have long been seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of energy storage. They could store much more energy...

Scientists warn 1.7 million satellites could destroy our view of the night sky

The number of satellites orbiting Earth is growing at an incredible speed, and scientists say it could soon change the night sky forever. A new...

Air conditioners alone can’t beat extreme heat, scientists warn

As the world gets hotter, air conditioners are becoming more important than ever. They help people stay safe during heat waves and can even save...

New solar hydrogen system converts over 31% of sunlight into clean fuel

Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the future of clean energy because it can store renewable electricity and produce no carbon...

Scientists turn plastic bottles into high-quality battery material

A plastic bottle that would normally end up in a recycling bin or landfill could one day help power electric cars, smartphones, and renewable...

Australia’s farmland at risk of ‘ecological collapse’

Australia may need to fundamentally redraw its rural landscape — retiring farms, restoring vast tracts of vegetation and reshaping regional economies — if it...

Scientists turn plastic bottles into clean hydrogen using only sunlight

Plastic waste is one of the world's biggest environmental problems. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans every year,...

New printable cooling technology could replace harmful refrigerants

Air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps help keep our homes, workplaces, and food cool. However, the refrigerants they use can create environmental and safety...