Looking to sea urchins for stronger ceramic foams
Ling Li, assistant professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Mechanical Engineering, has unlocked a mystery in the porous microstructures of sea urchin exoskeletons that could lead to the creation of lightweight synthetic ceramics. His findings were.....»»
Heat waves can decrease the biomass of phytoplankton in lakes
A recently published study showed that heat waves reduced the biomass of phytoplankton in a boreal lake. Summertime heat waves will become more frequent and stronger with climate change and can reduce the biomass of phytoplankton in stratified lakes......»»
Research explains strength of earthquake shaking in Nenana Basin
Earthquakes in the Nenana Basin region of Interior Alaska last longer and feel much stronger than a quake of comparable magnitude would in a non-basin region, due to the behavior of the seismic waves once they reach the area......»»
Unearthing the archaeological passing of time at Lagash, a site in southern Iraq
When Holly Pittman and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pisa returned to Lagash in the fall of 2022 for a fourth season, they knew they'd find more than ceramic fragments and another kiln. With high-tech tools in hand,.....»»
A new way to peer into the permanently shadowed craters on the moon, searching for deposits of water ice
Not all flashlights are created equal. Some are stronger, consume more power, or have features such as blinking or strobes. Some aren't even meant for humans, such as a new project that recently received funding from a NASA Institute for Advanced Con.....»»
Vulnerability of red sea urchins to climate change depends on location
A new study of red sea urchins, a commercially valuable species, investigated how different populations respond to changes in their environments. The results show that red sea urchin populations in Northern and Southern California are adapted to thei.....»»
India"s EV industry will soon confront the elephant in the room
As India is encouraging EV adoption to improve air quality and solidify its status in the global automobile manufacturing industry when the industry is moving toward electrification, India may find a stronger Chinese presence, be it components or veh.....»»
Ultrathin vanadium oxychloride demonstrates strong optical anisotropic properties
The optical, electrical and mechanical properties of some materials change depending on the direction or orientation of the material. Depending on how wood is cut, for example, the orientation of the wood grain can result in a stronger or weaker mate.....»»
Foams used in car seats and mattresses are hard to recycle—a new plant-based version avoids polyurethane"s health risks
A new plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam eliminates the health risk of the material, commonly found in insulation, car seats and other types of cushioning, and it's more environmentally sustainable, our new research shows......»»
Warmer climate increases Atlantic tropical storms, say cyclone researchers
A warming climate will increase the number of tropical cyclones and their intensity in the North Atlantic, potentially creating more and stronger hurricanes, according to simulations using a high-resolution, global climate model......»»
South Korea wants more incentives to stay in global chip race
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered his government to devise stronger incentives to drive its chip industry, accusing opposition lawmakers of impeding that critical effort as other countries spend billions on semiconductor policy support......»»
Investments in green energy infrastructure: An (over)performance that will last?
The summer of 2022, which saw repeated heat waves, fires, and droughts in Europe and around the world, is confirmation that the effects of global warming are coming on stronger and faster than even the most pessimistic forecasts. To be able to hope t.....»»
Elucidating the mechanism of high proton conduction to develop clean energy materials
Electrochemical devices such as fuel cells are becoming indispensable for new power generation technologies because they can efficiently produce renewable energy. Ceramic proton conductors can be used in many applications, including protonic ceramic.....»»
PS Plus’ 2022 revamp could use a revamp of its own in 2023
Six months after its relaunch, Sony's PS Plus service could use a few tweaks to make it a stronger subscription deal......»»
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet gym rematch guide: teams, weaknesses, and more
Want to battle again? Every gym leader is stronger the second time around, so here's how you can best prepare for your rematch in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet......»»
Industry lobbies against biodiversity goals: research
Lobbyists for pesticide and fertiliser producers are pushing "behind the scenes" against stronger protection for species and ecosystems at the COP15 biodiversity conference, research showed Thursday......»»
Sea urchins have invaded Tasmania and Victoria, but people can"t work out what to do with them
While crown-of-thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef have long been ecological villains in the popular imagination, sea urchins have mostly crawled under the national radar—until now......»»
New paper highlights the co-benefits of coordinating climate action and peacebuilding
Climate change can manifest in different ways: stronger tropical droughts, extreme droughts, warmer climates and highly unpredictable rainfall patterns. All these endanger the availability of food, which in turn could increase conflict over resources.....»»
Developing more sustainable and recyclable polyurethane foams
A team of researchers from the Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules (CERM) at the University of Liège (Belgium) has developed an innovative process that rethinks the manufacturing of polyurethane (PU) foams without the use of isocyana.....»»
Australian mining companies are shifting their focus to supporting employee well-being
A new Curtin-led report has found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being, followed by a respectful workplace culture......»»
Do Australian tenancy reforms to protect renters cause landlords to exit the market? No, but maybe they should
More Australians are renting their housing longer than in the past. But they have relatively little legal security against rent increases and evictions compared to tenants in other countries. When state governments suggest stronger protections for te.....»»