The promising halide perovskite materials for solar energy conversion show high efficiencies, but this comes at a cost: The best perovskite materials incorporate toxic lead which poses a hazard to the environment.
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New Approach Drives Bacteria To Produce Potential Antibiotic, Antiparasitic Compounds
Researchers have developed a method to spur the production of new antibiotic or antiparasitic compounds hiding in the genomes of actinobacteria, which are the source of drugs such as actinomycin and streptomycin and are known to harbor other untapped chemical riches.
New Species Extinction Target Proposed For Global Nature Rescue Plan
The 10-year plan for conserving biodiversity adopted as part of the International Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) failed to reach its targets for 2020.
Hunting In Savanna-Like Landscapes May Have Poured Jet Fuel On Brain Evolution
Ever wonder how land animals like humans evolved to become smarter than their aquatic ancestors? You can thank the ground you walk on.
New Solar Forecasting Model Performs Best
A new mathematical model for predicting variations in solar irradiance has been developed at Uppsala University.
Vitamin D Appears To Play Role In COVID-19 Mortality Rates
After studying global data from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates.