Rising pollution from lithium-ion batteries: a hidden threat
A new study has revealed that lithium-ion batteries, essential for electric cars and electronic devices, are contributing to growing pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
New technique uses earth’s surface to reveal its hidden interior
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a groundbreaking technique that uses surface mapping technology to look inside the Earth.
This new...
Humans behind the extinction of large mammals: New evidence emerges
For decades, scientists have debated whether humans or climate change were responsible for the extinction of many large mammals, birds, and reptiles over the...
Scientists discover simple new method to store carbon dioxide in concrete without weakening it
A team of engineers led by Northwestern University has found a new way to store carbon dioxide (CO2) in concrete, which is widely used...
Antarctic ice melts faster than expected, shows study
Scientists have uncovered a new way that large ice sheets in Antarctica can melt, which could change our understanding of how quickly sea levels...
How changing cloud patterns are boosting climate change
Clouds play a vital role in regulating our planet's temperature.
They reflect sunlight back into space during the day, cooling the Earth, and trap heat...
Scientists invent 100% biodegradable ‘barley plastic’
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have created a new type of biodegradable plastic made from barley starch and sugarbeet waste.
This eco-friendly material, which...
City sprawl contributes to global warming, study finds
Researchers at the University of Houston have found that city sprawl significantly impacts global warming over land.
This discovery, published in the journal One Earth,...
Ocean algae found to play big role in cooling the earth
A new study has revealed that a common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in cooling the Earth's climate.
Researchers from the University...
How weather changes affect renewable energy grids: ‘Moderate’ is the new ‘Extreme’
From severe storms to unusual cold and heat waves, extreme weather events are impacting our electric utilities, grid operators, and customers more than ever...