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Underestimated Sources of Marine Pollution
A study published in Nature reveals for the first time the extent to which nanoplastic pollutes the North Atlantic.
Designing Cleaner, Greener Concrete that Absorbs Carbon Dioxide
From the mud, straw, and gypsum mixtures of ancient Egypt’s monumental pyramids to the sophisticated underwater material employed by Roman engineers in iconic structures like the Pantheon, concrete has long symbolized civilization’s resilience and ingenuity.
Turning Industrial Waste into World-First Green Chemistry
A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology is being launched by the universities of Newcastle, Sheffield and Nottingham.
In Uganda, Deadly Landslides Force an Agricultural Reckoning
Nestled in Uganda’s Kamwanyi village on the lush western slopes of Mount Elgon — a vast, 24-million-year-old extinct volcano that straddles the border between Uganda and Kenya — Francis Gidegi’s three-acre farm benefits from fertile soils, cool mountain air, and steady rains.
Thick Electrodes’ Chemistry Matters More Than Structure for Battery Performance
Thicker battery electrodes pack in more active materials, promising higher energy density.