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Atlantic Circulation May Be Weakening Due to Climate Change

The Gulf Stream, which brings warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to Europe and keeps the climate mild, is only part of a larger system of oceanic currents called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC for short.

4 Aug 2023

Advancing Energy Storage to Cement a Sustainable Future

Recently, a team of researchers at MIT has revealed how two of the most pervasive man-made materials - cement and carbon black - could be the key to unlocking an innovative low-cost energy storage system.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 4 Aug 2023

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces state-of-the-art ethylene oxide monitoring solutions to comply with US EPA’s newly proposed NESHAP and FIFRA regulation changes

Thermo Fisher Scientific, a leading provider of air quality monitoring equipment, is fully committed to supporting companies affected by proposed United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on ethylene oxide (EtO).

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Environmental and Process Monitoring Instruments 4 Aug 2023

Novel Proton-Conductive Membranes for Automobile Fuel Cells

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, an integral part of electric vehicles, utilize proton-conductive membranes for operation.

3 Aug 2023

Cal Poly Study Provides New Insights into Drivers of Marine Extreme Events

The first-ever study to look at drivers of both marine heatwaves and cold spells in the shallow nearshore along the California Current.

3 Aug 2023

New Class of Artificial Water Channels can Improve the Energy-Efficiency of Current Industrial Water Purification Methods

A team led by scientists from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Department of Biological Sciences in collaboration with the French Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) has successfully synthesised a special protein-mimic that can self-assemble into a pore structure.

3 Aug 2023

Evaluating the Impact of Sea Ice Retreat on the Arctic Ecosystem

The research vessel Polarstern is scheduled to depart from Troms, Norway, on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023, for the North Pole.

3 Aug 2023

New Insights Into El Niño’s Impact on West Antarctic Precipitation

El Niño, as the strongest indicator of interannual climate variability, has a substantial impact on climate in the Antarctic, particularly in the West Antarctic.

3 Aug 2023

A Sustainable Solution to Australia's Single-Use Plastic Bag Problem

In response to the growing concern over single-use plastics' environmental impact, Biotuff, a leading innovator in sustainable packaging solutions, presents their compostable produce bags as the ultimate answer to Australia's plastic bag problem.

3 Aug 2023

Government of Alberta Announces $50 Million to Advance Hydrogen Innovation

The Government of Alberta is announcing $50 million through Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) to support researchers, innovators, companies and industry to develop technologies that are critical to advancing the Province’s Hydrogen Roadmap and Natural Gas Strategy.

2 Aug 2023

Moving to More Polluted Areas May Lead to Weight Gain

Moving to an area with higher levels of air pollution is linked to weight gain in young children, according to a major natural experiment conducted in Catalonia.

2 Aug 2023

Recycling of Polyurethane Foam Takes a Step Forward

Investigators from Aarhus University have now demonstrated, in collaboration with partners from the industry, that straightforward chemistry can do more from polyurethane foam than just extract vital raw materials; the most significant component can also be reused repeatedly in new mattresses.

2 Aug 2023

Are Nature-Based Solutions Being Used Equitably?

Nature-based solutions (NBS) have the potential to help with grand challenges like climate change and food security. However, communities outside of Europe are unlikely to benefit from these innovations.

2 Aug 2023

Research Questions if Paris Agreement is Economically Viable

According to a new study by Dr Taikan Oki, former Senior Vice-Rector of United Nations University with headquarters in Japan, the Paris Agreement’s climate change goals are only financially feasible if non-market factors like human health and biodiversity loss are prioritized.

2 Aug 2023

New Technology to Increase Use of Bi-Directional Charging

Bidirectional charging allows electric vehicles to be charged and discharged as needed. E-cars can therefore function as mobile power storage devices, enhancing the flexibility of the energy infrastructure.

2 Aug 2023