ETH Zurich Develops Sustainable Syngas from Natural Carbon Dioxide and Solar Energy, A Potential Replacement For Fossil Fuels

CHEMISTRY 11.03.2021 23:02 PM

A new study was able to develop a system that could create synthetic fuels from renewable sources such as sunlight and air which makes a great alternative for fossil fuels.

Finnish Companies Developing Reliable Way To Indicate Carbon Neutrality And Environmental Benefits of Circular Economy Solutions

10.30.2021 22:38 PM

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, LUT University, Business Finland, and a group of companies have launched a two-year research project aimed at promoting competitiveness among Finnish companies on international markets.

SpaceX Battle in Boca Chica: Which is More Important Environment or FAA License to Launch Starship for the Space Industry

10.26.2021 22:30 PM

SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica allows the company to launch its spacecraft to meet its goal of someday making humans a multi-planetary species. However, some consider it a high-risk venture that harms the environment and the people living in the tiny Texas town.

Birth and Baptism of Fire: Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano Births a New Pacific Island

08.17.2021 06:43 AM

The Fukutoku-Okanoba, a huge volcano submerged under the ocean, has recently exploded; its discharge of dust and magma created a new island in the process.

‘Smokenado’ Video Sparks Fear in Alabama; Is It Real or Fake? Tornado of Smoke from Fire Explained

08.05.2021 08:53 AM

A recycling and salvaging plant in Burnsville, Central Alabama, caught fire last August 2, and spectators found something both frightening and awe-inspiring: a smokenado.

Mangroves in Danger: Lack of Invertebrates, Other Species That Threaten Plant Populations

07.27.2021 08:50 AM

As mangroves protect coastal areas and small marine animals by providing shelter and defense, they also need marine animals to survive. A new study shows that the lack of animals could threaten their population.

Coral Reef Health Gets New Model for Mapping, Monitoring; Shortlists Factors and Identifies Which Reefs Might Survive

07.25.2021 22:05 PM

At the recent International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS), one of the studies presented is about a new model that would help map and monitor coral reef health across the South Pacific.

Wild Pigs Release More Carbon Dioxide Than Million Cars as Invasive Species Uproot Soils Everywhere

07.20.2021 00:27 AM

Using advanced mapping techniques and predictive population models, a new study demonstrates how burrowing wild pigs actually release more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than a million cars each year.

Growing Sinkhole Opens in Mexico Home; Scientists Explain What This Phenomenon Is

06.03.2021 02:00 AM

Authorities are investigating a massive sinkhole that appeared in a farmer's field in Mexico's Puebla state. The hole has rapidly expanded and is threatening to swallow a nearby house.

New Sunscreen Ingredient Gives UV Protection, Swimmers Not Harming Coral Reefs

05.29.2021 01:39 AM

The new research suggests that Methylene Blue can possibly be an active ingredient in sunscreens because it is safe for coral reefs and can offer a broad-spectrum protection from ultraviolet rays.

Nanoplastics Everywhere: Scientists Find Small Plastic Particles in Various Ecosystems

05.05.2021 06:20 AM

One of the defining features of the Anthropocene, or the age of the modern human, is the presence of microplastics - and scientists continue to report even smaller pieces found virtually everywhere.

ESWET Calls for Additional Support from EU Taxonomy for a Carbon-Neutral Europe

04.27.2021 08:22 AM

Following the first Delegated Act, the European Suppliers of Waste to Energy Technology (ESWET) reaffirmed its support for the EU Taxonomy, recognizing it as an important part of achieving a carbon-neutral Europe.

MIT Study Counts Pedestrians to Guide Urban Planning

04.23.2021 01:12 AM

A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) estimates foot traffic in cities in an effort to help city planners and developers study not only vehicle movement, but the flow of people more accurately.

Mankind Has Sustainably Shaped Earth for at Least 12,000 Years

04.20.2021 06:48 AM

A new study shows that land use of human societies for at least 12,000 years has been environmentally sound and sustainable - arguing that the current biodiversity crisis is not simply due to human activities but the mishandling of lands previously shaped sustainably.

Ocean Waste Concern Among Adults Rise After Seeing Kids' Presentations

04.16.2021 04:30 AM

Average adults - like voters and community leaders - tend to show more concern about plastic and other forms of ocean waste after watching kids' presentations.

Earth Day 2021: Rainforest Trust Releases "Seven Ways to Help the Environment"

04.16.2021 02:20 AM

This coming April 22 marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day - an annual event for showing support for environmental protection. Nonprofit organization Rainforest Trust has released "Seven Ways to Help the Environment."

Researchers Discover Secret Behind Whiteflies’ Invincibility: A Stolen Plant Gene

03.26.2021 07:40 AM

Researchers reveal that whiteflies' incredible invincibility in farm infestations is due to a stolen plant gene.

Biodegradable Farming Alternatives May Answer Call to Resolve Plastic Content in Food

03.24.2021 03:45 AM

As people continue to reduce their dependence on plastic due to the harm it poses to the environment, such problems may persist even in their food.

Random Number Generator Uses Ultrafast Lasers Hundreds of Times Faster Than Today's Tech

02.25.2021 23:57 PM

An international team of researchers has created a system of ultrafast lasers that can generate a random number over a hundred times faster than existing technologies - opening doors for better data encryption technologies.

Are Plants Conscious?

02.04.2021 23:55 PM

A new study suggests that plants may exhibit some form of sentience, where they purposefully observe their vicinity and react to external stimuli.

Expert Explains the Reason Phoenix May Be Uninhabitable by the End of the Century

02.02.2021 01:15 AM

An expert's analysis is that time will come when the temperature will no longer fall lower than 100 degrees in Phoenix during the night.