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Scientist Creates ‘Mini Universe’ to Measure Time Without a Clock

Combining cold-atom experiments with ideas from stochastic thermodynamics and quantum gravity offers a new lab perspective on one of physics' oldest conundrums.

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From Speed to Stability: How Ageing Changes the Way We Walk

Reasons why our walking becomes slower and more tiring with age have been uncovered by new Australian research — with findings showing the body increasingly sacrifices efficiency to stay upright.

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A Shot of Carbon Dioxide Rewires How Cement Sets

New research reveals the chemical sequence triggered by CO₂ injection in cement paste, capturing a fleeting intermediate reaction for the first time using real-time Raman spectroscopy.

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Climate Change Presents New Challenges Regarding Water Regulation for Plants

How exactly do plants regulate their uptake and release of water during drought stress?

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NASA-European Sea Level Mission Homes in on El Niño

Sea level data from a satellite launched by NASA and European partners shows that a swell of warm water hundreds of miles wide has arrived in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America, a sign that El Niño will likely emerge later in the year. 

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From Trash to Climate Tech: Rubber Gloves Find New Life as Carbon Capturers Materials

Millions of rubber gloves end up in incineration or landfill, but researchers at Aarhus University have now developed a technology that can turn the used gloves into a way to capture CO₂. 

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Efforts to Save Kelp Forests from Ocean Warming Are Ramping Up

At one time, kelp forests — which shelter fish, slow erosion, and sequester carbon — grew along a third of the world’s coastlines. 

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Turning Food Waste Into Carbon Captors

The removal of CO₂ from the atmosphere is considered an important tool in the fight against climate change – but has so far been an energy-intensive and expensive process. 

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Toward Battery-Free Artificial Photosynthesis: Stable Fuel Production at Lower Cost

Redesigned electrolyzer generated enough power to run a diorama at Osaka Expo.

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Researchers Find Human-Caused Sea Level Rise Is Behind the Most Recent Increases in Extreme Water Levels

A study supported by a Rutgers-led consortium shows climate change is reshaping coastal flood risks worldwide.

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