A Sussex student invented a bioplastic sourced from the sea.
Environment
Land Versus Atmosphere Dry-Out: What Matters More for Droughts?
Atmospheric drying power may reinforce drought severity and intensify environmental impacts.
Using Magnets to Recycle Rare Earth Metals
Chemists have developed a new approach for purifying rare earth metals using magnetism to avoid environmentally damaging mining practices.
A New Ceramic Coating to Lower Aircraft Fuel Consumption
A sprayable heat shield can reduce engine exhaust gases for economical aircrafts
Evidence of Microplastics in Arctic Sea Ice
The once pristine Arctic Ocean has turned into a pool of plastic debris.
A Fossil Fuel-Free Industrial Revolution
Exploring a fossil-fuel free industrial revolution prompts us to consider the grave risks we’re taking by not making every concerted effort to rapidly fix our global environment.
Antiviral Molecules Inspired by Sea Gods and Mermaids
Inactivating viruses from biopharmaceutical source materials can be achieved with detergents. However, the frequently used detergent Triton X-100 is ecotoxic and must be replaced with eco-friendly alternatives.
Fuel Cells to Lower Harmful Emissions on the High Seas
First practical tests of marine fuel cells on board AIDAnova planned for 2021
From Sandbags to Stilts: Living with Floods
Flood prevention measures—such as mounting a home on stilts—are increasingly necessary as flood events become more common.
Renewable Electricity in The Mix
An under-reported source of sustainable power.
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