Taking inspiration from plants, researchers demonstrate a proof-of-concept device that extracts hydrogen fuel from humidity using sunlight.
Back to the future with an ammonia economy
With a fossil fuel–derived climate catastrophe on our doorstep, many see ammonia as a possible alternative fuel source.
JWST provides unprecedented look at exoplanet WASP-39b
New observations of WASP-39b with the JWST has provided the clearest, most detailed picture of an exoplanet to date.
Where in the world will direct air capture be most effective?
With varying climate conditions around the world, where are the most cost-effective locations to deploy direct air capture facilities?
Nature’s metal organic frameworks
It was believed that MOFs were a purely synthetic construct, but discoveries of natural examples have shaken this perception.
Is hydrogen a greenhouse gas and do we care?
Hydrogen fuel alternatives are expected to help combat climate change, but what are the impacts of hydrogen emissions?
New material is a game changer in radiative cooling
A new coating designed for sub-ambient radiative cooling could help combat global warming by curbing energy use.
Bacteria provide heart attack treatment
Implants containing cyanobacteria help produce oxygen within heart tissue to repair damage done after a heart attack.
Direct air capture: A little history
Direct air capture can find its roots in antiquity and will be a major technology for the future.
Photosynthesis of green methanol from methane
Getting around the high C-H bond dissociation energy in methane has been a challenge to making methanol from natural gas — until now.