Major climate change effects are irreversible, though there is still a small window of time to mitigate the worst.
Getting renewable ethers on the road
Clean-burning synthetic fuels made from renewable ethers could replace carbon-based fuels and contribute to a cyclic carbon economy.
Nitrous oxide – Not a laughing matter
Nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, is often forgotten when considering major greenhouse gases.
Earth Day 2021: How technology is helping to fight the climate crisis
Seven emerging technologies that could help to mitigate the most devastating effects of climate change.
Could restoring peatlands be key to saving the planet?
Peatlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth but when damaged are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Smart clothing for more energy savings
A simple alteration in the functionality of our clothing could surprisingly help lower energy consumption in buildings and homes.
Pluto’s beating heart drives icy winds
How does Pluto’s “beating heart” determine wind patterns on its surface?
Financing net zero
Global warming: a collision of science, economy, and politics. Could finance be the key?
Nano-silicon samurai: Surface engineered sponges to clean up oil
Nano-silicon is an attractive tool in the field of environmental remediation, specifically when it comes to cleaning up oil spills from underwater drilling and hydraulic fracking.
Geoffrey Ozin: Visionary Nanochemist Still Seeking New Frontiers
In honor of Advanced Science’s 5th Anniversary, Professor Geoffrey Ozin opens up about his 50 years in materials chemistry, his love of art and communicating science, as well as future research directions.