Innovative cryopreservation technique revives adult corals, safeguarding their genetic material to seed future populations.
Environment
Surprisingly, giant viruses keep algal blooms healthy
Contrary to previous assumptions, giant viruses play a vital role in sustaining algal blooms that form around the world every year.
Algae-based microrobots clean up plastic waste
Swarms of iron-clad algae have been built to sweep through bodies of water to collect elusive bits of micro- and nanoplastics.
How education can help the “right to repair” movement
Through awareness and education, individuals may become more conscious of their future spending choices, ultimately contributing to the success of the right to repair movement.
Tackling microplastics and water pollution with magnetic “rust”
Magnetic iron nanoparticles shown to eliminate persistent water pollution, such as microplastics and oils.
The successful transition to renewables needs a revolution in materials research
Autonomous materials laboratories and the research communities that build them will be crucial to achieving our climate goals.
Turning plastic waste into low-cost hydrogen fuels
A flash heating technique breaks down plastic waste and converts it to pure hydrogen and graphene with significantly less emissions and at a low cost.
Carbon capture using biomass offers new hope in reducing emissions
A renewable, carbon-based absorbent is challenging MOFs in carbon capture technology, offering sustainable solutions for emissions reduction.
Boosting lateral solar cells
A new design approach and specialized organic material helps improve the efficiency of lateral solar cells, turning energy generation on its side.
Through the lens of rainforest conservationist and photographer Chien Lee
Not just pretty pictures: Borneo-based wildlife photographer and conservationist Chien Lee has a deeper message.
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