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New method uses carbon and heat to destroy 90% of toxic PFAS chemicals from water without expensive tools or solvents.
A low-cost method using heat and activated carbon can break down 90% of toxic PFAS chemicals in water, researchers have found.
Mac Oliveau
Structural batteries blend energy storage with lightweight design, enabling electric cars to drive farther and devices to become thinner and lighter.
Green ImpactElectric vehicles get major boost from new ultra-powerful lightweight batteryJoseph Shavit
A large crack, stretching several miles, made a sudden appearance recently in south-western Kenya. This is what Africa could look like in millions of years.
Green ImpactAfrica is splitting—and Earth’s sixth ocean is rising from belowJoseph Shavit
Green ImpactNuclear fusion breakthrough brings endless energy closer to realityJoseph Shavit
Planting trees in high-latitude regions could worsen global warming instead of helping it.
Green ImpactPlanting trees in the Arctic could have dire consequencesJoseph Shavit
New research suggests ancient Mars had rainfall, forming valleys and rivers—hinting at a wetter, possibly habitable past.
SpaceNew study finds ancient Mars likely had rainfall, snow and flowing riversRebecca Shavit
Green ImpactAndes wildlife is replanting the Earth – one dung pile at a timeMac Oliveau
Green ImpactMillions at risk: 28 major U.S. cities are sinkingJoshua Shavit
The novel stainless steel for hydrogen developed by the team.
Green ImpactNew ‘Super Steel’ pulls green hydrogen directly out of seawaterJoseph Shavit
Most drivers prefer plugging in at home or nearby, especially overnight.
Green ImpactScientists caution against charging electric vehicles at home overnightJoseph Shavit
Scientists have found significant amounts of hidden liquid water deep beneath Mars' crust
SpaceScientists find significant amounts of water hidden beneath Mars’ surfaceJoshua Shavit
The clear, blue waters of Grand Traverse Bay have been a silent witness to centuries of maritime heritage and legend.
Global Good9000-year-old ‘Stonehenge-like’ structure found hidden in Lake MichiganJoseph Shavit
Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano off Oregon's coast, is ready to erupt.
Green ImpactMassive underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon is getting ready to eruptJoseph Shavit
InnovationsStudent built a $2,000 working fusion reactor in their bedroomJoshua Shavit
Green ImpactOnly 0.001% of the ocean floor has been explored – posing significant global challengesJoshua Shavit
Scientists turn cow manure into sustainable cellulose, providing eco-friendly solutions for waste and pollution.
Green ImpactScientists turn cow manure into one of world’s most used materialsRebecca Shavit
The traits, longevity, and environmental role of this ancient organism shed vital light on how life first evolved on Earth.
DiscoveriesEvery living thing on Earth evolved from one common ancestorJoseph Shavit