For decades, researchers have considered the potential for cooling hot electronic devices by blowing on them with high-speed air jets.
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New Green Technology from UMass Amherst Generates Electricity ‘Out of Thin Air’
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a device that uses a natural protein to create electricity from moisture in the air, a new technology they say could have significant implications for the future of renewable energy, climate change and in the future of medicine.
Amazon Forest Disturbance is Changing How Plants Are Dispersed
New research finds tropical forest disturbance goes beyond species loss and includes a shift towards smaller seeds and an increase in the proportion of trees dispersed by animals, impacting how the ecosystem functions.
Global Green Up Slows Warming
Scientists say the world would be even warmer if not for a surge in plant growth.
Air Pollution’s Tiny Particles May Trigger Nonfatal Heart Attacks, Study Finds
A Yale-affiliated scientist finds that even a few hours’ exposure to ambient ultrafine particles common in air pollution may potentially trigger a nonfatal heart attack.
Texas A&M Scientists: Record Antarctic Heat Reflects Current, Future Climate Trends
Because Earth’s poles hold massive amounts of ice, recent high temperatures in Antarctica are indicative of a trend of global concern and a changing Antarctic region, according to experts.