Recent discoveries have unearthed a bonanza of natural hydrogen in significantly larger quantities than was previously thought possible.
Earth and environment
Carbon pricing is not at odds with environmental justice
Carbon pricing has been highly criticized, but designing policies to address concerns can yield outcomes that are effective and equitable.
Whales are giving up singing to attract mates
As humpback whale populations increase, two decades worth of data finds they are shifting from singing to fighting as their preferred mating strategy.
Isolated tsetse fly pheromones could help get sleeping sickness under control
Understanding the chemical language of love used by tsetse flies helps combat the spread of a lethal human parasite.
Century-long decline of pollinators in northern regions
Data collected over the last 100 years in northern Finland demonstrates drastic changes pollinator species linked to climate change.
Scaling up renewable green energy using photocatalysis
Splitting water with light via photocatalysis to create hydrogen could help reach net zero emission goals if the process can be scaled up.
The confident killer: Why some cats hunt more than others
Cat personality has been linked to hunting behavior, and understanding which breeds are more prone could help minimize impact on wildlife.
How “wavy” whiskers help seals detect faraway prey
Recreating the bead-like structure of seal whiskers grants scientists insight into new underwater technologies.
Trade-offs to rebalancing our unbalanced Earth
Though important, there are trade-offs to achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals when it comes to carbon capture and utilization.
Artificial leaf makes renewable solar fuels from thin air
Taking inspiration from plants, researchers demonstrate a proof-of-concept device that extracts hydrogen fuel from humidity using sunlight.
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