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Environment
An oil-absorbing sponge removes oil droplets from hot wastewater
An inexpensive and reusable oil-catching sponge has been developed to reclaim high-temp fracking effluents.
Oldest air conditioning system in the world could help meet sustainable development goals
Evaporative cooling systems use a fraction of the energy and could be used together with conventional air conditioners to tackle energy demands.
Engaging the public in climate policymaking
Public participation is at the heart of modern democracy, but what is the best way to engage them in climate policymaking?
Getting renewable energy in the sky with better aircraft designs
Innovative new designs could help the aviation industry get to net-zero by making planes more compatible with renewable energy sources.
Common concerns of the clean energy transition
With questions centered around cost and how long the transition will take, how do we convince people that the transition to renewables will be worth it?
How a Rhode Island-sized crack appeared in the thickest Arctic ice
Some of the thickest Arctic ice broke open in May 2020 with a 3000-square-kilometer crack called a “polynya.”
Cleaning up ocean microplastics with MagRobot
Specially designed microrobots could help clean plastic waste from water systems.
Getting renewable methanol on the high seas
Advances in sustainable, methanol-based fuels bring us a step closer to carbon neutral shipping.
Investing in clean energy research: How likely are we to phase out fossil fuels?
Major world economies are investing more in green technologies, but how optimistic should we be?
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