Stellarator record for fusion product / first confirmation for optimization
In the past experimentation round Wendelstein 7-X achieved higher temperatures and densities of the plasma, longer pulses and the stellarator record for the fusion...
New study explains Antarctica’s coldest temperatures
Tiny valleys near the top of Antarctica's ice sheet reach temperatures of nearly -100 degrees Celsius, according to a new study. The finding could...
Increase in storms could have ‘catastrophic impact’ on fishing industry
Potential changes in the frequency and intensity of storms off the coast of the UK and around the world could have a 'catastrophic impact'...
Who shares similar experiences of climate change in a 1.5°C world and beyond?
A new framework to understand how uneven the effects of a 1.5°C world are for different countries around the world has been published today.
Climate: Clean power is not enough
Coal power versus wind and solar energy -- debates about the Paris climate targets often center around electricity supply. Yet, even in a world...
Enzyme boost could hasten production of biofuels and other bioprocessed materials
Scientists have enhanced the process of using biology to make products such as fuels, plastics, medicines, and cosmetics.
Exposure to air pollution in pregnancy does not increase symptoms of attention-deficit
A study of 30,000 children from seven European countries found no association between prenatal exposure to air pollution and symptoms of attention-deficit and hyperactivity.
New research on avian response to wildfires
New research explores the effects fire has on ecosystems and the wildlife species that inhabit them. Scientists examined the impacts of fires of different...
Tiny jumping roundworm undergoes unusual sexual development
Biologists have shown that gonad development varies in other nematodes relative to C. elegans. Specifically, they focused on Steinernema carpocapsae, a nematode used in...
Biorenewable, biodegradable plastic alternative synthesized
Polymer chemists have taken another step toward a future of high-performance, biorenewable, biodegradable plastics. The team describes chemical synthesis of a polymer called bacterial...
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