Researchers from U of T Engineering and Caltech have designed a new and improved system for efficiently converting CO2, water, and renewable energy into ethylene — the precursor to a wide range of plastic products, from medical devices to synthetic fabrics — under neutral conditions.
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Wind More Effective Than Cold Air at Cooling Rooms Naturally
The effectiveness of non-mechanical, low-energy methods for moderating temperature and humidity has been evaluated in a series of experiments by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Lamborghini And MIT Pave the Way for The Electric Supercar of The Future
“He was here to dream, and I said 'OK, let's dream together,'” recalls Professor Mircea Dincă of his first encounter with Automobili Lamborghini Head of Development Riccardo Parenti in February 2017.
Leadership’s in The Blood for Tiny Fish
Leadership during cooperation runs in the family for tiny fish called Trinidadian guppies, new research shows.
Asking If Behavior Can Be Changed on Climate Crisis
One of the more complex problems facing social psychologists today is whether any intervention can move people to change their behavior about climate change and protecting the environment for the sake of future generations.
All but One of the U.S.’s Endangered Species Are Vulnerable to Climate Change, Study Finds
The climate crisis is poised to deliver a severe blow to the United States’ most threatened animals, with a new study finding that almost every species considered endangered is vulnerable in some way to global heating.