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Sustainable, Low-Cost Hydrogen - A Revolutionary Step in the Energy Transition

A team of researchers at Rice University has developed an affordable catalyst that could unlock the potential to create sustainable, low cost-hydrogen.

By David J. Cross 1 Dec 2022

Heat Stress Reduces the Survival and Dispersal Ability of Coral Larvae

Global climate change and, in particular, the warming of the oceans has caused the frequency and severity of marine heatwaves to increase every year, with serious consequences for the stability and resilience of coral populations.

1 Dec 2022

Understanding How Solar Development Designs Influence Soil-Related Ecosystem Services

Scientists from Argonne will study the soil around ground-mounted solar panels and develop a national soil database to better understand impacts on the ecosystem.

1 Dec 2022

New Effects of Coral Larvae Development and Plastic Additives

At Tel Aviv University and the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat, a new study analyzed the larvae development of corals and plastic additives on the reproductive process and other organisms discovered in Eilat’s coral reef.

30 Nov 2022

Characterization of the Record January 2022 Arctic Cyclone

A warming climate seems responsible for a decrease in sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, where the loss of sea ice has significant economic, ecological, and climate effects.

30 Nov 2022

The Significance of Seagrass in Halting the Tide of Coastal Erosion

When storms wash the sand from the coast out to sea, large swaths of land are devoured by the sea.

29 Nov 2022

Dangers of Ocean Warming and Acidification on Calcifying Organisms

According to a recent study, ocean acidification and global warming pose a threat to marine organisms like corals, bryozoans, mollusks, sea urchins, and crustaceans that assemble their skeletons and shells from calcium carbonate (chalk).

29 Nov 2022

Climate, Soil and Biodiversity are Key to Supporting Drylands Under Increased Grazing Pressure

Drylands make up nearly half the Earth's land surface, and the effects of grazing livestock on their ability to support people, plants and animals is a key question as the global climate changes and warms.

29 Nov 2022

Understanding the Cause of Carbon Turnover in Soils During Winter

Scientists estimate that northern peatlands contain one third of the Earth's soil carbon. This makes them important ecosystems for carbon storage, which keeps carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and controls climate change.

29 Nov 2022

Oil Palm Expansion Threatens Biodiversity in Africa and Latin America

Zero deforestation commitments may inadvertently leave vital habitats in Latin America and Africa vulnerable to agricultural expansion, a new study has found.

29 Nov 2022

Green Batteries Get Even Greener with Electric Rotary Kilns

The growing demand for lithium-ion batteries puts pressure on the industry to improve all steps in the product chain, including the heating processes.

29 Nov 2022

Carbonizing Waste Paper to Produce Economically Viable Carbon Materials

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a carbonization method for converting waste paper into pure carbon, which could be used in lithium-ion batteries.

By David J. Cross 29 Nov 2022

Effects of Grazing on Ecosystem Services Across the World’s Drylands

Grazing is a trillion-dollar industry that is especially vital in drylands, which comprise around 40% of the Earth’s land surface and are home to half of the world’s livestock.

28 Nov 2022

Analyzing the Significance of Water Consumption in Humans

A new study headed by Professor John Speakman from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the University of Aberdeen has shown that the suggested water intake of eight 8-oz glasses of water daily (nearly 2 L/day) is too high for the real need in several situations.

28 Nov 2022

Precipitation Pattern Interactively Drives a Positive Legacy Effect

Throughout the world, a constant increase in grasslands has been noticed as a result of global change-induced extreme droughts. Severe droughts help in considerably decreasing current-year grassland productivity. However, they also have a legacy impact on productivity in the following years.

28 Nov 2022