Electric Truck Hydropower, a flexible solution to hydropower in mountainous regions
Researchers have developed an innovative hydropower technology based on electric trucks that could provide a flexible and clean solution for electricity generation in mountainous...
Higher risk of temperature-related death if global warming exceeds 2°C
The death rate linked to extreme temperatures will increase significantly under global warming of 2°C, finds a new report. Temperature-related mortality -- where a...
Scientists identify areas of high marine mammal diversity
Sightings of more than 1 million marine mammals in the federally protected Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument and sites along the Atlantic...
A decade of deep-reef exploration in the Greater Caribbean
The use of submersibles exponentially increased the recorded diversity of islands' deep-reef fish faunas.
Artificial intelligence predicts algae potential as alternative energy source
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are using artificial intelligence to set a new world record for producing algae as a reliable, economic source for biofuel...
During droughts, thirstier mountain forests could mean less water downstream
Researchers found upstream forests' increased water consumption during droughts could leave less water downstream for forests, cities and wildlife during drought.
Greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles
Major automotive manufacturers are ramping up production of electric trucks as a key strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of their vehicles.
Nealtican lava flow field, Popocatépetl volcano: A window to the past and future hazards
The Popocatépetl volcano, located southeast of Mexico City, stands as the second highest peak in Mexico and is considered to be one of the...
Predicting solar cell performance from terahertz and microwave spectroscopy
Many semiconducting materials are possible candidates for solar cells. In recent years, perovskite semiconductors in particular have attracted attention, as they are both inexpensive...
Cutting losses: Engineering research equips solar industry for improved performance
Researchers have succeeded in identifying a technique that makes cadmium, selenium and telluride (CdSeTe) solar cells more efficient than silicon cells.
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