Common weed holds key to creating drought-resistant crops
A common weed harbors important clues about how to create drought resistant crops in a world beset by climate change.
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17-year-old designs award-winning electric motor without rare-earth elements
Robert Sansone’s research could pave the way for the sustainable manufacturing of electric vehicles that do not require rare-earth magnets.
Generating "Blue Energy" where seawater and river water meet
Scientists have known since the 1950s that it is theoretically possible to generate electricity through the movement of water.
Researchers develop new faster charging hydrogen fuel cell
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new method to improve solid-state hydrogen fuel cell charging times.
New technology pulls clean drinking water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
Fresh water is scarce. Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water, but doing so requires a large amount of energy.
Plant-based meat ‘healthier and more sustainable than animal products’, study finds
Study concludes that plant-based meat and dairy alternatives ‘offer a healthier and more environmentally sustainable solution.
Banana peels make sugar cookies better for you
Banana peels aren’t always destined for the trash or compost anymore. They’re making their way onto people’s plates.
Innovation in solar panels generates 1,000x more power
The photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric crystals can be increased by 1000x if three different materials are arranged differently.
Robotic vehicle makes studying the ocean easy and affordable
Most microplastics sampling requires towing a net behind a boat at a very slow speed, which is both costly and time-consuming.
Identifying bird species by sound, an app opens new avenues for citizen science
The BirdNET app, a free machine-learning powered tool that can identify over 3,000 birds by simply recording sounds.