Separating crude oil into products such as gasoline, diesel, and heating oil is an energy-intensive process that accounts for about 6 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions.
A New Approach Could Fractionate Crude Oil Using Much Less Energy
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A New Technology for Extending the Shelf Life of Produce
We’ve all felt the sting of guilt when fruit and vegetables go bad before we could eat them.
Native Plants Attract More Pollinators Than Cultivars in OSU Study
Planting native plants is a popular way to help support pollinators like bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Startup Enables 100-Year Bridges with Corrosion-Resistant Steel
According to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, one in three bridges needs repair or replacement, amounting to more than 200,000 bridges across the country.
Cold, Quiet, and Carbon-Rich: Investigating Winter Wetlands
Coastal wetlands play a vital role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere and reducing the impacts of storm surge.
Study: Climate Change May Make it Harder to Reduce Smog in Some Regions
Global warming will likely hinder our future ability to control ground-level ozone, a harmful air pollutant that is a primary component of smog, according to a new MIT study.
