New water-splitting method could open path to hydrogen economy
Researchers have found a way to more efficiently generate hydrogen from water - an important key to making clean energy more viable. Using inexpensive...
System provides cooling with no electricity
Imagine a device that can sit outside under blazing sunlight on a clear day, and without using any power cool things down by more...
River levels tracked from space
The 4,300 kilometer Mekong River is a lifeline for South-East Asia. If this mighty river system bursts its banks, flooding can affect the lives...
SMART researchers design portable device for fast detection of plant stress
Researchers have designed a portable optical sensor that allows rapid monitoring of plant stress - a new tool to help farmers and plant scientists...
New species of pocket shark identified
A team of researchers has identified a new species of pocket shark. The 5-and-a-half-inch male kitefin shark has been identified as the American Pocket...
Protecting scientific diversity
The COVID-19 pandemic means that scientists face great challenges because they have to reorient, interrupt or even cancel research and teaching. A team of...
Philippines wind farm generates power, jobs and curious tourists.
Wind turbines are helping the Philippines diversify its energy sources beyond fossil fuels and generating not only power, but jobs, revenue and interest...
Geoscientists find unexpected ‘deep creep’ near San Andreas, San Jacinto faults
A new analysis of thousands of very small earthquakes in the San Bernardino basin suggests that the unusual deformation of some may be due...
The hidden life of rock gnome lichen
A new study is helping to shed light on the genetic diversity and reproductive process of rock gnome lichen, one of only two varieties...
#ClimateClass: Reports and reflections from the Bonn climate talks
The 11 students of Montana State University's Great Expedition course at the Bonn World Conference Center. Photo by DailyClimate.org
May 12, 2017
What happens when you...