Where to install renewable energy in US to achieve greatest benefits
A new study shows that to achieve the biggest improvements in public health and the greatest benefits from renewable energy, wind turbines should be...
To rid electric grid of carbon, shore up green energy support
Engineers, along with an economist, have created an energy model that helps to remove carbon-generated power from the US electric grid -- replacing it...
The homeland of modern humans
A landmark study pinpoints the birthplace of modern humans in southern Africa and suggests how past climate shifts drove their first migration.
Theory explains biological reasons that force fish to move poleward
The Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory explains the biological reasons that force fish, particularly larger or older ones, to move poleward when the waters in their...
Source of unique chemical composition of volcanic rocks
Samples of rocks found on a Greek island reveal the source of oxidizing fluids feeding ancient volcanoes as scientists seek to pinpoint geochemical forces...
Nutritious foods have lower environmental impact than unhealthy foods
Widespread adaptation of healthier diets would markedly reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and food production. For the first time, researchers have tied the...
Extent of human encroachment into world’s protected areas revealed
Largest study yet to compare protected with 'matched' unprotected land finds 'significantly higher' increases in human pressure -- primarily through agriculture -- in protected...
Tungsten suboxide improves the efficiency of platinum in hydrogen production
Researchers presented a new strategy for enhancing catalytic activity using tungsten suboxide as a single-atom catalyst (SAC). This strategy, which significantly improves hydrogen evolution...
Dolphins demonstrate coordinated cooperation
Researchers investigated the cooperative abilities of dolphins. Utilizing a simplified Hirata Task, the team found that dolphins coordinated their behavior to work together on...
Engineers develop a new way to remove carbon dioxide from air
A new way of removing carbon dioxide from a stream of air could provide a significant tool in the battle against climate change. The...
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