Two well-known, abundant, and low-cost materials are finding new life in grid-scale energy storage and sustainable water splitting technologies.
Testing the limits of mechanical plastic recycling
A new study looked at the extent to which plastics can be recycled using mechanical methods, finding good and bad news.
One step closer to sustainable fuels with a low-cost, solar-driven photoreactor
An innovative photoreactor concept achieves commercially viable performance indicators for a broad variety of solar-driven reactions.
Making ammonia from thin air
A one-step synthesis of ammonia without thermal, electrical, or solar input could help replace energy-intensive Haber Bosch.
From lasers to a Nobel Prize: A conversation with Donna Strickland
Canadian physicist Donna Strickland on breaking down barriers in laser physics and her life after winning the Nobel Prize.
A biodegradable drone for environmental monitoring
The forest floor should be able to make a meal out of this new drone made of almost completely from biodegradable parts.
How sunflower pollen protects bees from pathogens
Planting sunflowers in pollinator habitats can boost bee health by providing them with pollen that protects against intestinal pathogens.
Earth Day 2023: How do we invest in our planet?
A list of articles showcasing innovative individuals and technologies working to build a sustainable economy that protects our planet.
Circling a circular carbon economy
The circular carbon economy is still in its infancy, and realizing it will require innovative processes for capturing and utilizing carbon.
Super seaweed from sustainable aquaculture
A new cultivation method enhances the concentration of valuable compounds in seaweeds with substantial environmental benefits.