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First-ever graphene circuit generates limitless power from thermal motion

Physicists have successfully developed a circuit capable of capturing graphene's thermal motion and converting it into an electrical current

Key breakthrough links changes in length-of-day with climate prediction

Scientists made a key breakthrough in the quest to accurately predict fluctuations in the rotation of the Earth and so the length of the day

One-hour walk in nature reduces stress, study finds

Living in a city is a well-known risk factor for developing a mental disorder, while living close to nature is beneficial for mental health.

First-ever engine generates electricity from heat -- has no moving parts

The engine converts heat to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency — a performance better than that of traditional steam turbines.

Solar hydropanel pulls 10 liters of clean drinking water daily out of the air

By harvesting water vapor from the air and condensing it into liquid, atmospheric water generators can essentially pull water from the air.

The power of compost - making waste a climate champion

Instead of relying just on mineral fertilisers, PCS involves supplementing the right type of compost with nutrients to match the soil needs.

Eco-friendly solar panels generate energy without sunlight

Solar panels are a cornerstone of the clean energy revolution yet they have one great flaw: when the clouds roll in their productivity dives

Charging cars at home at night is not the way to go, Stanford study finds

In a little over a decade, the research team found, rapid EV growth alone could increase peak electricity demand by up to 25 percent.

Saving our oceans: Novel plastic material biodegrades in ocean water

Around the planet, evidence of plastic pollution stretches from grocery bags in the deep sea to microplastics in our food supplies.

Researchers finally make bike-sharing work

They’re everywhere, from Berlin to Beijing, brightly coloured bicycles you can borrow to move around the city without a car.