Canadians trash about a billion pounds—nearly 500 million kilograms—of fashion and home items made of fabric each year, but a new grading system could help divert most of it from landfills.
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New Hybrid Catalyst Could Help Decarbonization and Make Ethylene Production More Sustainable
A new hybrid catalyst converts carbon dioxide into ethylene in one pot. The catalyst was developed by scientists from Ames National Laboratory, Iowa State University, University of Virginia, and Columbia University.
Shrinking Lake Abert
Every year, tens of thousands of birds flock to Lake Abert as they journey from parts of the Great Basin toward the Pacific flyway, a migration route that extends from Alaska and Canada, through California, to Mexico and South America.
Outlook for the Blue Economy
A handful of hyper-productive fisheries provide sustenance to a billion people and employ tens of millions.
Data-Driven Bird Conservation Project Takes Wing
Michigan State University and the National Audubon Society are teaming up to help protect declining bird populations across North America.
Targeting cancer with a multidrug nanoparticle
Treating cancer with combinations of drugs can be more effective than using a single drug. However, figuring out the optimal combination of drugs, and making sure that all of the drugs reach the right place, can be challenging.