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......»»
Greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high and Earth is warming faster than ever, says researcher
Greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, with yearly emissions equivalent to 54 billion tons of carbon dioxide. Humanity has caused surface temperatures to warm by 1.14°C since the late 1800s—and this warming is increasing at an unprecede.....»»
How the World Must Respond to the AI Revolution
The problem of AI goes beyond any institutions today. We need a global response, writes Ian Bremmer The now-surging development of artificial intelligence will produce medical breakthroughs that save and enhance billions of lives. It will.....»»
Proving Liability in Personal Injury Cases: Key Elements to Consider
If you are injured in an accident, compensation could be available for medical expenses, lost wages and physical pain and suffering. But for you to receive this financial relief from third parties you must first prove their liability for your injurie.....»»
Most nations get low marks on "net-zero" climate plans
Nearly all of 35 countries accounting for more than four-fifths of global greenhouse gas emissions got low marks for their net zero plans in a peer-reviewed assessment published Thursday......»»
World warming at record 0.2 C per decade, scientists warn
Record-high greenhouse gas emissions and diminishing air pollution have caused an unparalleled acceleration in global warming, 50 top scientists warned Thursday in a sweeping climate science update......»»
Greenhouse gas emissions at "all-time high" causing unprecedented rate of global warming, warn scientists
Human-caused global warming has continued to increase at an "unprecedented rate" since the last major assessment of the climate system published two years ago, say 50 leading scientists......»»
Genomics Are a Lifesaver for Patients With Rare Diseases
The 100,000 Genomes Project has a massive database to help doctors and patients solve baffling medical cases and diagnose cancers......»»
Optimizing the properties and microstructure of bulk superconductors
Superconductors are increasingly finding applications in several areas, such as medical imaging techniques, drug delivery systems, energy storage systems, levitation processes, and water purification methods. This can be attributed to their awe-inspi.....»»
Researchers identify genetic makeup of new strains of West Nile
Researchers at Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL) located in UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources identified the genetic makeup of strains of West Nile virus found in an alpaca and a crow. The finding.....»»
Pond emission measurements improve climate predictions
There could be billions of shallow lakes and ponds on Earth, though lack of mapping systems makes it hard to know just how many exist. Together, they emit significant amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, but emissions from these systems v.....»»
Wearable textile captures energy from body movement to power devices
Nanoscientists have developed a wearable textile that can convert body movement into useable electricity and even store that energy. The fabric potentially has a wide range of applications from medical monitoring to assisting athletes and their coach.....»»
Speaking up for the annoying fruit fly
Fruit flies can be truly annoying when they are buzzing around your living room or landing in your wine. But we have much to thank these tiny nuisances for—they revolutionized biological and medical science......»»
A conductive self-healing hydrogel to create flexible sensors
Recent advancements in the field of electronics have enabled the creation of smaller and increasingly sophisticated devices, including wearable technologies, biosensors, medical implants, and soft robots. Most of these technologies are based on stret.....»»
Qisda may see AIoT business grow by high double digit on AI whirlwind
Taiwan-based electronics ODM Qisda, with businesses spanning across IT, medical solutions, smart solutions, and network communications, expects its shipments of AIoT systems to grow by a middle or even high double digit on the AI whirlwind brought by.....»»
X-rays visualize how one of nature"s strongest bonds breaks
The use of short flashes of X-ray light brings scientists one big step closer toward developing better catalysts to transform the greenhouse gas methane into a less harmful chemical. The result, published in the journal Science, reveals for the first.....»»
Calculating the effects of a climate transition in India
India, with its 1.4 billion people, is the third largest greenhouse gas emitter after China and the U.S.. The country is now taking the first steps towards a climate transition with volume targets for the upscaling of renewable energies, a modest tur.....»»
Japan reports warmest spring on record
Japan experienced its warmest spring on record this year, the national weather agency said Thursday, as greenhouse gasses and El Nino send temperatures soaring worldwide......»»
Biodegradable plastic from sugar cane also threatens the environment, finds new research
Traditional plastic, based on fossil oil, has flooded the Earth and there is microplastic in all living things. This has led to intensive research for alternatives that decompose faster in nature. Bio-based polymers based on cane sugar are one such o.....»»
Exploring how we"ve underestimated Earth"s heat storage
The increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gases in the atmosphere prevents the emission of heat into space. As a result, the Earth constantly absorbs more heat through solar radiation than it can give back off through thermal radiation......»»
Modeling study: Linking carbon markets with an allowance exchange rate yields environmental, economic dividends
Carbon markets have become a critical policy tool to combat climate change. They allow firms that emit greenhouse gases to buy and sell the right to pollute, which gives the firms flexibility while also reducing carbon emissions at the lowest cost. A.....»»