Geoengineering to cool earth: Space dust as Earth’s sun shield
Dust launched from the moon's surface or from a space station positioned between Earth and the sun could reduce enough solar radiation to mitigate...
Artificial sweetener as wastewater tracer
Acesulfame is a sweetener in sugar-free drinks and foods. As it cannot be metabolized in the human body, the sweetener ends up in wastewater...
Marine reserves unlikely to restore marine ecosystems
Protected marine areas are one of the essential tools for the conservation of natural resources affected by human impact -- mainly fishing --, but,...
Biosensors change the way water contamination is detected
Scientists have implemented an accurate, low-cost and easy-to-use test for detecting toxic levels of fluoride in water. The new biosensor device has been field...
‘Game-changing’ findings for sustainable hydrogen production
Hydrogen fuel could be a more viable alternative to traditional fossil fuels, according to University of Surrey researchers who have found that a type...
Reducing pesticide pollution and the intensity of harvesting can increase crop yield and contribute...
Researchers have found that carbon sequestration and plant resilience as well as forage pasture yield can be increased through key adjustments in agricultural management....
This loofah-inspired, sun-driven gel could purify all the water you’ll need in a day
Access to clean water is being strained as the human population increases and contamination impacts freshwater sources. Devices currently in development that clean up...
Phthalate exposure may increase diabetes risk in women
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics may contribute to diabetes risk in women, according to a new study.
Severe weather straining electrical grids: New research mitigates demand surges, increasing grid reliability and...
Concerns are mounting among policymakers and utility companies amid the impact of severe weather on the nation's electrical grids. In recent months, electrical grids...
Licorice leaf extract is a promising plant protectant for conventional and organic agriculture
A study reveals that licorice leaf extract is a potent bactericide and fungicide that can be used in conventional and organic agriculture.
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