Biodegradable medical gowns may add to greenhouse gas
The use of disposable plasticized medical gowns—both conventional and biodegradable—has surged since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Landfills now brim with them......»»
Enhanced laser heterodyne spectroscopy helps atmospheric greenhouse gas measurements
A research team led by Prof. Gao Xiaoming from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has improved the measurement accuracy of atmospheric greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, by using an Erbium-doped Fiber.....»»
Researchers correct overestimation by "hot model" climate projections on warming in China
Changes in mean temperature and temperature extremes at regional scale under a warmer climate have received much attention. A subset of CMIP6 climate models, known as "hot models," have been projecting more significant warming due to greenhouse gases.....»»
Scientists demonstrate the transport of light cargo using tethered and untethered soft robots made from hydrogels
A team of University of Waterloo researchers has created smart, advanced materials that will be the building blocks for a future generation of soft medical microrobots. They published their results in Nature Communications......»»
Scientists close the cycle on recycling mixed plastics
Little of the mixed consumer plastics thrown away or placed in recycle bins actually ends up being recycled. Nearly 90% is buried in landfills or incinerated at commercial facilities that generate greenhouse gases and airborne toxins. Neither outcome.....»»
Research shows biodegradable plastics are still harmful to fish
Biodegradable plastics may not be the solution to plastic pollution many hoped for, with a University of Otago study showing they are still harmful to fish......»»
New noble-metal-free electrocatalyst decreases the energy required to generate hydrogen gas from water
As a combustible fuel, the burning of hydrogen gas does not contribute to global warming. Today, the majority of hydrogen gas is generated from fossil fuels, however, and this process releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Generating hydrogen.....»»
Stench leads officials to 189 rotting corpses at taxidermist’s funeral home
One family who received ashes aren't sure if they're the cremains of a loved one. Enlarge / Medical examiner or forensic scientist with dead man's corpse in morgue. (credit: Getty Images) Authorities on Tuesday reporte.....»»
Researchers: There is a need for more accurate accounting of nitrous oxide from agricultural crop residues
There is a need for changing the way of accounting greenhouse gases from agriculture. The current inventory of nitrous oxide from plant residues relies solely on the amount of nitrogen in the residues, while crucial factors such as the degradability.....»»
Only 1% of chemical compounds have been discovered—here"s how we search for others that could change the world
The universe is flooded with billions of chemicals, each a tiny pinprick of potential. And we've only identified 1% of them. Scientists believe undiscovered chemical compounds could help remove greenhouse gases, or trigger a medical breakthrough much.....»»
A physics milestone: Miniature particle accelerator works
Particle accelerators are crucial tools in a wide variety of areas in industry, research and the medical sector. The space these machines require ranges from a few square meters to large research centers. Using lasers to accelerate electrons within a.....»»
Study reveals surprising insights into dog sterilization, obesity
As researchers continue to delve into the effects—both negative and positive—of spaying and neutering dogs, data included in a recent scientific publication in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association indicate that obesity rates.....»»
Sustainable smart agriculture with a biodegradable soil moisture sensor
Increasingly limited land and water resources have inspired the development of precision agriculture, which is the use of remote sensing technology to monitor air and soil environmental data in real time to help optimize crop output. Maximizing the s.....»»
Medical imaging struggles to read dark skin. Researchers say they"ve found a way to make it easier
Traditional medical imaging -- used to diagnose, monitor or treat certain medical conditions -- has long struggled to get clear pictures of patients with dark skin, according to experts......»»
A Soggy Mission to Sniff Out a Greenhouse Gas "Bomb" in the High Arctic
A needle-like tower, hung with sensors, "sniffs" the air above the Arctic circle for signs of catastrophic thaw in the sodden ground below......»»
Experts call for more evidence as medical and teacher education embrace simulation technologies
Researchers are urging an evidence-based approach to the use of simulations to train medics and teachers, amid signs that technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and mixed reality could reshape education in both professions......»»
Q&A: The new landscape of corporate climate disclosure
Is corporate sustainability an oxymoron? California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent signing of a law that requires large companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions has refocused attention on the role of business in combatting climate change. In.....»»
High-performance SERS substrate proposed based on 2H-TaS2 and single-atom-layer gold clusters
Recently, a research team led by Professor Yang Liangbao from Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed an electromagnetic field enhancement mechanism based on.....»»
Here"s why farmers are bearing the brunt of big food companies" decarbonization efforts
More than a third of the global greenhouse gas emissions resulting from human activity can be attributed to the way we produce, process and package food. So it comes as no surprise that many large companies involved in food production and retailing a.....»»
Corporate giants will have to disclose emissions under California climate laws—that will have a global impact
Many of the world's largest public and private companies will soon be required to track and report almost all of their greenhouse gas emissions if they do business in California—including emissions from their supply chains, business travel, employe.....»»
Strip club, weed shops offer UAW discounts
Dream Girls Detroit is letting in UAW members for free throughout the strike, and the Greenhouse of Walled Lake is giving half off......»»