Greener, faster and cheaper way to make patterned metals for solar cells and electronics
An innovative way to pattern metals could make the next generation of solar panels more sustainable and cheaper.
Cool roofs can help shield California’s cities against heat waves
A new study shows that if every building in California sported 'cool' roofs by 2050, these roofs would help contribute to protecting urbanites from...
Researchers develop improved method for studying tsunami risk to bridges, buildings, roads
Researchers are paving the way toward greater safety for coastal residents and infrastructure by developing a better means of modeling the destructive force of...
Unique dietary strategy of a tropical marine sponge
Research revealed a unique feeding strategy of a marine sponge, wherein the sponge animal acquires important components of its diet from symbiotic bacteria living...
Fracking prompts global spike in atmospheric methane, study suggests
As methane concentrations increase in the Earth's atmosphere, chemical fingerprints point to a probable source: shale oil and gas, according to new research.
Research bias may leave some primates at risk
Recent primate research has had a heavy focus on a few charismatic species and nationally protected parks and forests, leaving some lesser known primates...
Sunscreens release metals and nutrients into seawater
Beachgoers are becoming increasingly aware of the potentially harmful effects UV filters from sunscreens can have on coral and other marine organisms when the...
Rare antelopes and black cats
Numerous large mammals have been documented with video traps on Mount Kilimanjaro by researchers. The protected areas of the mountain are of tremendous importance...
Hard-working termites crucial to forest, wetland ecosystems
Soil bedding increases microbial and termite decomposition activity.
Europe has the untapped onshore capacity to meet global energy demand
Europe has the capacity to produce more than 100 times the amount of energy it currently produces through onshore windfarms, new analysis has revealed.
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