Chickpea genetics reduce need for chemicals
In recent years, hummus has become a pop culture food phenomenon, drawing praises from dieticians for the health benefits and chefs for the flavor......»»
Curbside collection improves organic waste composting, reduces methane emissions
Most organic household waste ends up in landfills, where it generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Composting food and garden waste instead of sending it to landfills can significantly reduce methane emissions and help mitigate global warming......»»
Artificial reef designed by engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage
The beautiful, gnarled, nooked-and-crannied reefs that surround tropical islands serve as a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas. But as the effects of climate change bleach and break down coral reefs around the world, and extreme wea.....»»
Albedo can reduce climate benefit of tree planting: New tool identifies locations with high climate-cooling potential
As efforts to restore tree cover accelerate to help avoid runaway climate change, a new study highlights how restoring tree cover can, in some locations, heat up the Earth rather than cool it by affecting how much sunlight the surface reflects (i.e......»»
How 8GB VRAM GPUs could be made viable again
Microsoft just published a new patent, describing a technology that could drastically reduce the impact of ray tracing on GPU memory......»»
Researchers develop affordable, user-friendly method for single-cell reactions at the nanoliter level
Scaling down single-cell reactions to the nanoliter level is critical to minimize the risk of contamination, increase reaction efficiency, and reduce costs. Researchers from the Single-cell Center of the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess.....»»
Scientists develop catalyst designed to make ammonia production more sustainable
Ammonia is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world, and is used in a great many manufacturing and service industries. The conventional production technology is the Haber-Bosch process, which combines nitrogen gas (N2) and hydrogen gas.....»»
All iPhone 16 models rumored to have thinnest bezels yet
A new report claims that Apple and display manufacturers including Samsung, are working with a new system to markedly reduce the bezel around the iPhone screen.iPhone 16 Pro may have larger screensApple has made no secret that it would like to get ri.....»»
Yeast uses plastic waste oils to make high-value chemicals
Polyolefins are a type of plastic that is resistant to breaking down. This makes this plastic—a kind found in everything from grocery bags to car bumpers—hard to recycle. In a new study, scientists have discovered a potential solution, the yeast.....»»
New EPA, DOE fuel regs give automakers longer to reduce CO2 emissions
The model-year 2032 standards are still strict, but there's a more gentle ramp-up. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) This week, the US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have publi.....»»
All iPhone 16 models will have thinnest bezels yet
A new report claims that Apple and display manufacturers including Samsung, are working with a new system to markedly reduce the bezel around the iPhone screen.iPhone 16 Pro may have larger screensApple has made no secret that it would like to get ri.....»»
Researchers find evidence of 68 "forever chemicals" in food packaging around the world
A team of environmental scientists with the Food Packaging Forum Foundation, based in Zürich, has found evidence of 68 "forever chemicals" in food packaging used around the world. For their study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Tec.....»»
Crocodile genetics study to inform population management
The results of a long-range genetic study of Queensland's estuarine crocodiles have shown they can be described broadly as six populations living within 12 distinct bioregions......»»
Nvidia unveils Blackwell B200, the “world’s most powerful chip” designed for AI
208B transistor chip can reportedly reduce AI cost and energy consumption by up to 25x. Enlarge / The GB200 "superchip" covered with a fanciful blue explosion that suggests computational power bursting forth from within. The chip.....»»
Climate: Carbon capture tech is booming, and confusing
Humanity's failure to reduce planet-heating carbon pollution—at record levels in 2023—has thrust once-marginal options for capping or reducing CO2 in the atmosphere to center stage......»»
Revealing environmental exposure to liquid crystal monomers from digital displays
Liquid crystal monomers (LCMs) are synthetic organic chemicals used in manufacturing liquid crystal displays (LCDs) present in numerous digital electronic devices. As the use of digital electronics, such as computers and smartphones, becomes increasi.....»»
Energy price hikes hit older people hardest, study finds
Adults ages 60 and up in developed nations are spending more money on energy than younger counterparts—and are also more likely to struggle to reduce those higher costs, according to research led in part by University of Maryland geographers......»»
Tenable enhances ExposureAI capabilities to directly query AI engine and reduce risk
Tenable has unveiled enhancements to ExposureAI, the generative AI capabilities and services within its Tenable One Exposure Management Platform. The new features enable customers to quickly summarize relevant attack paths, ask questions of an AI ass.....»»
Effective policies needed to curb hormone-disrupting chemicals: Study
Without smart policymaking, banning harmful chemicals like bisphenols and phthalates—common ingredients in plastics manufacturing—can result in a game of regulatory whack-a-mole where chemicals of similar toxicity or that have not been rigorously.....»»
Chicago should set limits on buildings" greenhouse gas emissions, report says
A new report from an influential real estate organization calls on Chicago to take a bold step to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings......»»
Simple trick could improve accuracy of plant genetics research
Researchers have published a simple trick that improves the accuracy of techniques that help us understand how external variables—such as temperature—affect gene activity in plants......»»