Scientists develop eco-friendly method to extract lithium from seawater and groundwater
As the demand for electric vehicles rises, so does the need for lithium, a crucial component in lithium-ion batteries.
However, current methods for extracting lithium...
Scientists develop ammonia-fueled marine engine to cut CO₂ emissions by 50%
A breakthrough in marine engine technology could significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.
Researchers in Korea have developed a powerful marine engine that uses ammonia...
Scientists develop electrified charcoal sponge to capture CO₂ from air
Researchers have created a new, low-cost, and energy-efficient method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air using an electrified charcoal "sponge."
This breakthrough...
Researchers warn: “sustainable” plastics might not be the solution
With hundreds of millions of tons of plastic produced every year, finding alternatives is crucial.
However, researchers Sara Gonella and Vincent de Gooyert from Radboud...
How tiny defects in ice affect glacier movement and sea level rise
As glaciers melt and break off into the sea, they are raising global sea levels at an alarming rate. To better predict and prepare...
Beach erosion will make Southern California coastal living much more expensive by 2050, USC...
A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) warns that living along the coast in Southern California will become five times more...
How air pollution damages our digestive system
Recent research published in the journal eGastroenterology sheds new light on the harmful effects of air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5...
Why is 2024 predicted to be one of the most active hurricane seasons in...
The predictions are out, and it looks like this year’s Atlantic hurricane season will be one of the most active in recorded history.
In an...
Common chemical exposure in men may bring health risks in offspring
Researchers at Wayne State University have unveiled groundbreaking findings linking male exposure to PFAS chemicals with adverse health effects in their offspring.
The study, published...
Scientists capture first ever images of radioactive cesium from Fukushima disaster
Thirteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster, scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat: they have captured the first direct images of...