To limit the frequency and severity of droughts, wildfires, flooding, and other adverse consequences of climate change, nearly 200 countries committed to the Paris Agreement’s long-term goal of keeping global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius.
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MIT Engineers Create an Energy-Storing Supercapacitor From Ancient Materials
Two of humanity's most ubiquitous historical materials, cement and carbon black (which resembles very fine charcoal), may form the basis for a novel, low-cost energy storage system, according to a new study.
Displays Controlled by Flexible Fins and Liquid Droplets More Versatile, Efficient Than LED Screens
Flexible displays that can change color, convey information and even send veiled messages via infrared radiation are now possible, thanks to new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Bioprinting Personalized Tissues and Organs Within the Body: A Breakthrough in Regenerative Medicine
A new handheld device can print biocompatible structures in situ, with the potential to revolutionize how physicians treat damaged tissue and organs.
New Environmentally Friendly Solar Panel Recycling Process Helps Recover Valuable Silver
Patented sieving process developed by research team at UNSW Sydney significantly improves the way important materials from photovoltaic panels can be separated and extracted for reuse.
Short-Term Tagging Of Rare Whale Takes A Step Forward
Dropping tags from drones holds promise for non-invasive, effective, efficient deployment under challenging conditions.