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New Chemical Process Could Have Real Implications for Future of Sustainable Hydrogen Production

Splitting water into its hydrogen and oxygen parts may sound like science fiction, but it’s the end goal of chemists and chemical engineers like Christopher Murray of the University of Pennsylvania and Matteo Cargnello of Stanford University.

31 Mar 2016

Berkeley Lab scientist Makes Significant Scientific Contributions to New Biofuel Development at JBEI

To see biochemist Ee-Been Goh in the lab today, figuring out how to rewire bacteria to produce biofuels, one would never guess she was once so uninterested in school that she barely made it through junior high.

31 Mar 2016

JRC Proposes New Test Methodology for PEM Fuel Cells in Hydrogen Vehicles

A lack of standards for testing polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells - the most attractive type of fuel cells for powering vehicles - has hampered objective comparative assessment of their performance and durability under operating conditions and hence of their technological progress.

30 Mar 2016

Study Explores Ecosystem-Specific Vulnerabilities to Atmospheric Nitrogen Pollution on Continental Scale

Rising levels of atmospheric nitrogen pollution threaten plant diversity at nearly one-quarter of sites across a widespread portion of the U.S., according a new study led by University of Colorado Boulder researchers.

29 Mar 2016

Study Results Provide New Insights into Melting of Greenland Ice Sheet

Vanishing Arctic sea ice. Dogged weather systems over Greenland. Far-flung surface ice melting on the massive island.

29 Mar 2016

Researchers Find Way of Predicting Increased Chance of Summer Heat Waves

The formation of a distinct pattern of sea surface temperatures in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean can predict an increased chance of summer heat waves in the eastern half of the U.S. up to 50 days in advance.

29 Mar 2016

Chinese Investigators Develop New Environmentally Friendly Aluminum-Graphite Dual-Ion Battery

A Chinese research team from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel, environmentally friendly low-cost battery that overcomes many of the problems of lithium ion batteries (LIB).

28 Mar 2016

New Research Project Aims to Clean Up Oilsands Wastewater Using Native Alberta Algae

A research project underway at the University of Calgary aims to clean up oilsands tailing ponds by using native algae already found in them to do the job.

28 Mar 2016

Penn Researchers Develop New Method for Clean and Efficient Usage of Methane

Methane is key component of shale and natural gas, and it is the most abundant hydrocarbon in the world. When methane is burned, it serves as an effective fuel. However, methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, and contributes to climate change. In fact, it has 24 times greater potency than that of carbon dioxide.

25 Mar 2016

Blowing Tiny Bubbles Through Seawater Could Help Protect Coral Reefs

Stanford scientists have discussed a way of dealing with neutralizing human activities that turn oceans acidic: blowing tiny bubbles. Blowing bubbles, they say, removes carbon dioxide (CO2) off coastal marine areas and transports it to the atmosphere, protecting coral reefs and oyster farms.

25 Mar 2016

ClimateEngine.org Team Unveils Commitment at White House Water Summit

The research team behind ClimateEngine.org unveiled their commitment to expanding the web applications unique role in helping the nation address water issues during today’s White House Water Summit held in Washington, DC, in conjunction with the United Nations World Water Day. The Summit is focused on raising awareness of water issues and potential solutions in the United States, and to catalyze ideas and actions to help build a sustainable and secure water future through innovative science and technology.

23 Mar 2016