Energy-efficient and customizable inorganic membranes for a cleaner future
A team of researchers has developed a revolutionary technique for producing ultrathin inorganic membranes. These inorganic membranes are not just energy-efficient but also highly...
Detecting coral biodiversity in seawater samples
Researchers have developed a method to measure coral biodiversity through extracting the environmental DNA (or eDNA) from a liter of surface seawater collected from...
Fermented coffee’s fruity aromas demystified
Fermented coffee could bring a fruity taste to your morning cup of joe. This new kind of beverage has a raspberry-like taste and aroma,...
How whale shark rhodopsin evolved to see, in the deep blue sea
A group of researchers discovered that the rhodopsin -- a protein in the eye that detects light -- of whale sharks has changed to...
Three newly discovered sea worms that glow in the dark named after creatures from...
Researchers have discovered three new species of luminescent Polycirrus worms that emit blue-purple light. They named two of them after glowing creatures in Japanese...
Revolutionary battery technology to boost EV range 10-fold or more
A team develops layering-charged, polymer-based stable high-capacity anode material.
New additives could turn concrete into an effective carbon sink
Introducing additives to concrete manufacturing processes could reduce the sizeable carbon footprint of the material without altering its bulk mechanical properties, a study shows.
Pulsing ultrasound waves could someday remove microplastics from waterways
Colorful particles of plastic drift along under the surface of most waterways. These barely visible microplastics -- less than 5 mm wide -- are...
Conserving wildlife can help mitigate climate change
Solving the climate crisis and biodiversity crisis are not separate issues. Animals remove billions of tons of carbon dioxide each year. Restoring species will...
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