A University of Houston mechanical engineer has developed a sprayable ice-shedding material that is 100 times stronger than any others.
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Nanoplastics Can Move Up the Food Chain From Plants to Insects and From Insects to Fish
The concern about plastic pollution has become widespread after it was realised that mismanaged plastics in the environment break down into smaller pieces known as microplastics and nanoplastics.
Already Fewer Seeds and Fruits Under Mild Heat Conditions
“Better safe than sorry”: Plants anticipate potential heatwaves by already slowing down pollen development under mild heat conditions, concludes Stuart Jansma in his PhD research project.
Stanford Researchers Model Outsized Benefits of Riverfront Forest Restoration
A new Stanford University-led study(link is external) in Costa Rica reveals that restoring relatively narrow strips of riverfront forests could substantially improve regional water quality and carbon storage.
Research Reveals Remarkable Variability in Coral Heat Tolerance
Marine heat waves have decimated corals in recent years and the future looks bleak for tropical reefs if the pace of climate change continues at current rates.
Recycling Materials: Turning Old Batteries into New Ones
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is largely involved in a new battery recycling project.