Direct evidence of sea level ‘fingerprints’ discovered
The first observation of sea level 'fingerprints' -- tell-tale differences in sea level rise around the world in response to changes in continental water...
Increasing effective decision-making for coastal marine ecosystems
Marine restoration, rather than protection, might be the most cost-effective solution for coastal marine ecosystems suffering from human activities, a new study has found....
Study quantifies potential for water reuse in permian basin oil production
Hydraulic fracturing has once again made the Permian Basin one of the richest oil fields in the world. But the improved reserves come with...
Pollen stays on bee bodies right where flowers need it for pollination
After grooming, bees still have pollen on body parts that match the position of flower pollen-sacs and stigmas, according to a new study.
Realistic projections of economic growth and carbon emissions
Between 2008 and 2015, the United States was able to reduce carbon emissions while enjoying limited economic growth. But in a recent commentary, John...
Water-based lithium-ion batteries without explosive risks now a reality
Researchers have developed for the first time a lithium-ion battery that uses a water-salt solution as its electrolyte and reaches the 4.0 volt mark...
Defects in next-generation solar cells can be healed with light
Researchers have shown that defects in the molecular structure of perovskites -- a material which could revolutionize the solar cell industry -- can be...
Finding better wind energy potential with the new European Wind Atlas
Over the last 25 years, the world has seen an increased dependency on wind energy that promises to continue growing. This has created an...
Researchers report new way to make dissolving electronics
Researchers have reported a new type of electronic device that can be triggered to dissolve through exposure to water molecules in the atmosphere. The...
Light-based method improves practicality and quality of remote wind measurements
Researchers have developed a new remote sensing instrument based on light detection and ranging that could offer a simple and robust way to accurately...
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