Engineered bacteria show promise for sustainable biofuel industry
Acetone, a volatile solvent used for everything from removing nail polish and cleaning textiles to manufacturing plastics, could get a sustainability boost from a...
From crystals to climate: ‘Gold standard’ timeline links flood basalts to climate change
Princeton geologists used tiny zircon crystals found in volcanic ash to rewrite the timeline for the eruptions of the Columbia River flood basalts, a...
Countries transitioning to zero carbon should look at more than technology cost
A 'one-size-fits-all' approach to producing cleaner energy based on cost alone could create social inequalities, finds a new study.
What rising seas mean for local economies
High-tide flooding resulting from climate change is already disrupting the economy of Annapolis, Md. As sea levels rise, the impacts are expected to get...
Capturing CO2 from trucks and reducing their emissions by 90%
Researchers have patented a new concept that could cut trucks' CO2 emissions by almost 90%. It involves capturing CO2 within the exhaust system, converting...
Indigenous lands: A haven for wildlife
Indigenous peoples' lands may harbor a significant proportion of threatened and endangered species globally, according to new research.
Species make comeback 30 years after rainforest devastation
Rainforest loss is fueling a tsunami of tropical species extinctions. However, not all is doom and gloom.
‘Oasis effect’ in urban parks could contribute to greenhouse gas emissions
Following a year of on-site analyses at a Phoenix-area park, hydrologists identified that the park showed what meteorologists call the 'oasis effect,' a microclimate...
Crop residue decisions affect soil life
New findings share how prescribed fire and no-till management impact soil microbes.
Researchers develop plant nanobionic sensor to monitor arsenic levels in soil
Researchers have developed -- for the first time -- a novel type of plant nanobionic optical sensor that can, in real-time, detect and monitor...
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