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AZoNetwork Honors Women in STEM on the 10th Anniversary of IDWGS

As a network of websites with a truly global audience, AZoNetwork is joining the global effort to close the gender gap. Since the first AZoNetwork website, AZoM, was launched in 2000, we have seen increased representation and recognition, with more women winning Nobel Prizes.

11 Feb 2025

UK Production Workers Breathing Air 63x More Polluted Than Public Spaces

A new air quality survey of UK working industrial areas has found pollution levels to be on average 63 times higher than in public spaces such as bus and train stations.

10 Feb 2025

Climate Connections in the Ocean's Smallest Organisms Explored

Andrew Babbin tries to pack light for work trips. Along with the travel essentials, though, he also brings a roll each of electrical tape, duct tape, lab tape, a pack of cable ties, and some bungee cords.

7 Feb 2025

Solutions for Farmers Facing Climate Change

The study underscores the importance of tailored adaptation strategies for mountain communities in Africa, focusing on local needs and environmental factors.

7 Feb 2025

Unveiling the Dynamics of Water in Arid Lands

Surface water storage in global drylands is influenced more by human actions than precipitation, posing challenges for sustainable water management.

7 Feb 2025

Innovative Technologies for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

The University of Birmingham's study calls for innovative recycling techniques and industry collaboration to revolutionize lithium-ion battery sustainability.

5 Feb 2025

New Sustainable Plant-Based Membrane Works Without Fossil-Fuel Materials and Toxic Solvents

They are used in cleaning our drinking water, treating sewage, processing foods and keeping pharmaceuticals safe – membranes are a crucial part of everyday life.

5 Feb 2025

Significant Potential to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Beef Cattle, Say Scientists

Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions of up to 26% are possible within current grass-fed beef farming, according to a new study. Several different interventions were modelled: Adopting nitrification inhibitors could reduce the carbon footprint of beef production by 7.5%, while the introduction of nitrogen-fixing leguminous white clover could lead to a 12% reduction.

5 Feb 2025

The SET100 List 2025: The Most Innovative Start-Ups for the Energy Transition

The global innovation platform Start Up Energy Transition (SET) has published the SET100 list for 2025. The list brings together the 100 most promising energy transition and climate tech start-ups worldwide that are driving innovative business models in the field of energy transition and climate protection.

4 Feb 2025

Greenland's Crevasses Expand at Alarming Rate, Accelerating Ice Loss

Findings on Greenland's crevasses indicate rising ice loss rates, emphasizing the importance of automated detection methods for future sea level rise models.

4 Feb 2025

Diversifying Carbon Removal Strategies to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions

Last year the Earth exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming above preindustrial times, a threshold beyond which wildfires, droughts, floods, and other climate impacts are expected to escalate in frequency, intensity, and lethality.

3 Feb 2025

Recycling Batteries Reduces Environmental Impact Compared to Mining

Stanford research shows battery recycling is more eco-friendly than mining, reducing energy use and emissions, and ensuring a stable supply of critical metals.

3 Feb 2025

ETH Zurich’s CAS Program Provides Crucial Expertise

The CAS program in Applied Technology in Energy at ETH Zurich offers a more thorough comprehension of the energy system.

3 Feb 2025

Scientists Unlock Ice-Repelling Secrets of Polar Bear Fur for Sustainable Anti-Freezing Solutions

Polar bear fur’s natural ability to resist ice formation could pave the way for safer, more sustainable solutions to prevent ice buildup across industries such as aviation and renewable energy, according to researchers at the University of Surrey.

From University of Surrey 3 Feb 2025

MIT Spinout Gradiant Reduces Global Industrial Water Footprint with Innovative Solutions

When it comes to water use, most of us think of the water we drink. But industrial uses for things like manufacturing account for billions of gallons of water each day. For instance, making a single iPhone, by one estimate, requires more than 3,000 gallons.

31 Jan 2025