Earth’s Inner Core: Earth’s solid metal sphere is ‘textured’
Scientists used seismic data discovered Earth's inner core displays a variety of textures that it acquired will it formed from within the fluid outer...
Potent greenhouse gas produced by industry could be readily abated with existing technologies
Researchers have found that one method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is available, affordable, and capable of being implemented right now. Nitrous oxide, a...
The future of recycling could one day mean dissolving plastic with electricity
Every year, consumers in the United States produce millions of tons of plastic waste, and most of it winds up in landfills. New research...
Fish mercury peaks in winter and near spawning, and reduces after growing season, study...
Fish consumption has long been associated with numerous health benefits. However, it is also the main dietary source of toxic mercury in humans. A...
Warmer and murkier waters favor predators of guppies, study finds
Changes in water conditions interact to affect how Trinidadian guppies protect themselves from predators, scientists have discovered.
World’s most threatened seabirds visit remote plastic pollution hotspots
Analysis of global tracking data for 77 species of petrel has revealed that a quarter of all plastics potentially encountered in their search for...
Nanosheet technology developed to boost energy storage dielectric capacitors
A research group has used nanosheet technology to develop a dielectric capacitor for advanced electronic and electrical power systems. Innovations in energy storage technology...
How mercury emissions from industry can be greatly reduced
Sulphuric acid is the world's most used chemical. It is an important reagent used in many industries and it is used in the manufacture...
Three things to know: Climate change’s impact on extreme-weather events
Researchers found that the effects of climate change on the intensity, frequency, and duration of extreme weather events, like wildfires, could lead to massive...
Birds raise fewer young when spring arrives earlier in a warming world
A new study of North American songbirds finds that birds can't keep up with the earlier arrival of spring caused by climate change. As...
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