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Members of CATALOG partner with industry to collect methane samples at a known well site in Oklahoma.
AI and historical maps are uncovering undocumented orphaned oil wells, addressing climate risks and improving methane emission mitigation strategies.
A significant leap has been made in battery technology, promising an unprecedented boost in energy storage capacities.
Battery breakthrough extends EV range to over 3,000 miles on a single charge
Scientists create self-reproducing droplets, offering groundbreaking insights into the origin of life
Breakthrough discovery explains how all life on Earth began
Where did the ice sheets that rang in the last ice age more than 100,000 years ago come from?
Geoscientists finally found the cause of Earth’s last ice age
Innovative technologies like atmospheric water generators (AWGs) and hydropanels are providing new pathways to clean water for households and communities worldwide.
Solving the global water crisis: Hydropanel produces 10 liters of safe drinking water every day
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight.
Stanford researchers warn against charging electric vehicles at home overnight
An optical image of a highly-transparent solar cell fabricated with a 2D atomic sheet.
Transparent solar cells generate power 1000x more efficiently than traditional panels
China's Green Great Wall, a 72-year effort transforming arid regions into thriving ecosystems while fighting desertification and poverty.
The incredible marvel that is China’s Green Great Wall
Researchers have created yeast-cyanobacteria hybrids that utilize CO2 for growth, paving the way for carbon-neutral biotechnological solutions and sustainable production of fuels and pharmaceuticals.
Scientists use evolution to bioengineer drugs and sustainable energy
Cyanobacteria were among the first organisms to transition to oxygenic photosynthesis, using specialized cell structures called thylakoid membranes.
Scientists discover how life on Earth began 1.75 billion years ago
Monash University has developed a groundbreaking lithium-sulfur battery that charges faster, lasts longer, and offers sustainable solutions
Fast-charging lithium-sulfur battery revolutionizes EVs and eVTOL aircraft
Structural batteries blend energy storage with lightweight design, enabling electric cars to drive farther and devices to become thinner and lighter.
World’s most powerful battery paves way for light, energy-efficient vehicles
Engineers fabricated a simple water filter modeled after the mobula ray’s plankton-filtering features. Pictured are pieces of the filter.
Scientists are inspired by manta rays to design better water filters
New research reveals the looming global threat of supervolcanoes
PhD scholar Nayanatara Ruppegoda Gamage (left) and Dr Chamila Gunasekara with concrete samples made using textiles.
Scientists develop stronger, crack-resistant concrete using recycled carpet fibers
The novel stainless steel for hydrogen developed by the team.
Stainless ‘Super Steel’ revolutionizes green hydrogen production from seawater
Alsym’s inherently non-flammable batteries, made from readily available materials without lithium or cobalt, will be produced for EVs, stationary storage, and marine applications
Game-changing battery technology: Safer, non-flammable, and 10x more efficient than lithium