Scientists and engineers are developing high-performance materials from eco-friendly sources like plant waste.
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Geoengineering Technique Could Cool Planet Using Existing Aircraft
A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study led by UCL researchers.
A New Shape for Energy Storage: Cone and Disc Carbon Structures Offer New Pathways for Sodium-Ion Batteries
As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage surges, so does the need for affordable and sustainable battery technologies.
Heart Disease Deaths Worldwide Linked to Chemical Widely Used in Plastics
Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to the more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease that occurred in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows.
Climate Change Increases the Risk of Simultaneous Wildfires
Climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires in many regions of the world.
With Sustainable Practices, New York Dairy Farms Lower Emissions
A number of New York dairy farms achieve low greenhouse gas emissions due to sustainable management practices like growing a high proportion of their own feed and making the most of manure, according to new research.