Nitrous oxide emissions are accelerating with growing demand for fertilizer and meat
Food's role in climate change has emerged as one of the defining challenges of our time. The journey of a steak, fruit or salad from the vast expanses of agricultural lands to the plates on our tables leaves a significant footprint on the environment.....»»
Manipulating the frequency of terahertz signals through temporal boundaries
Terahertz technology could help us meet the ever-increasing demand for faster data transfer rates. However, the down-conversion of a terahertz signal to arbitrary lower frequencies is difficult......»»
Open-source Rafel RAT steals info, locks Android devices, asks for ransom
The open-source Rafel RAT is being leveraged by multiple threat actors to compromise Android devices and, in some cases, to lock them, encrypt their contents, and demand money to restore the device to its original state. Check Point researchers have.....»»
Ethylene oxide emissions from two plants could have raised cancer risks for Illinois residents, report shows
People living near two Lake County industries could face significantly greater risks of developing certain cancers, according to a new federal study based on monitoring of ethylene oxide pollution in surrounding neighborhoods......»»
EVs may produce more emissions during manufacturing, but they quickly catch up
There's a narrative that EVs are just as bad for the environment due to battery manufacturing. Turns out, that's not even close to true......»»
Congress passes bill to jumpstart new nuclear power tech
ADVANCE Act heads for Biden's signature, but it may be too little, too late. Enlarge (credit: hrui) Earlier this week, the US Senate passed what's being called the ADVANCE Act, for Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, A.....»»
CDK Global hackers demand tens of millions in ransom to end dealership outage, report says
CDK is planning to make the payment, a source with knowledge of the situation told Bloomberg. The hacking group behind the attack is believed to be based in eastern Europe, the source said......»»
Novel catalysts for improved methanol production using carbon dioxide dehydrogenation
Encapsulating copper nanoparticles within hydrophobic porous silicate crystals has been shown by scientists at Tokyo Tech to significantly enhance the catalytic activity of copper-zinc oxide catalysts used in methanol synthesis via CO2 hydrogenation......»»
Human activity: A double-edged sword in the face of drought
Earth and environmental scientists have reported that, as human socio-economic activities increase, greenhouse gas emissions will rise, leading to more frequent extreme weather events such as droughts and floods. However, a research team from Pohang.....»»
New research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production
As much of the world prepares for hotter and drier growing seasons as the result of climate change, a research team led by University of Nevada, Reno researchers has identified several varieties of cactus pear that are particularly well-suited to pro.....»»
What is forensic genetic genealogy? Technique used in Rachel Morin case is scantly regulated
Authorities touted the use of a growing, powerful, yet contentious forensic technique to bring the search for a suspect in last year's killing of Rachel Morin to a long-awaited close......»»
Interactive map shows future climate of your city based on emissions scenarios
The impacts of climate change are being felt all over the world, but how will it impact how your hometown feels? An interactive web application from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science allows users to search 40,581 places and.....»»
Cleaning up cow burps to combat global warming
New tools for lowering methane emissions from livestock are on their way. Enlarge (credit: Tony C. French/Getty) In the urgent quest for a more sustainable global food system, livestock are a mixed blessing. On the one h.....»»
What actually makes avocados bad for the environment?
The soaring demand for avocados in Europe and North America has led to a trebling of global production in just over 20 years. However, this popular fruit is increasingly controversial because of the environmental impacts of farming and distributing t.....»»
Defunct satellites burning up in the atmosphere could damage the ozone layer
Communications companies such as Starlink plan to launch tens of thousands of satellites into orbit around Earth over the next decade or so. The growing swarm is already causing problems for astronomers, but recent research has raised another questio.....»»
AI can help forecast toxic "blue-green tides"
A team of Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists plan to use artificial intelligence modeling to forecast, and better understand, a growing threat to water caused by toxic algal blooms. Fueled by climate change and rising water temperatures, these.....»»
Using soil bacteria to help accelerate discovery of new antibiotics
Northeastern researcher Kim Lewis is spearheading an effort to accelerate discovery of new antibiotics as part of a multi-institutional project to tackle the growing problem of antibiotic resistance......»»
Cyberbullying and sexual harassment rampant in esports, study finds
It's one of the fastest growing industries globally, raking in millions for the best players and attracting a huge fanbase, but a new Australian study has revealed the dark side of professional video gaming: cyberbullying and sexual harassment......»»
Toyota partners with Maryland"s Pepco on vehicle-to-grid R&D
Potomac Electric Power Co., located in Maryland, will work with Toyota to figure out how best to reduce costs and emissions through researching vehicle usage and charging habits......»»
Power demand peaks in northern India heat wave
Searing heat wave temperatures in northern India pushed power demand to a record high, the government said Tuesday, with residents of the capital New Delhi also struggling with water shortages......»»
Researchers improve solid oxide fuel cell threefold
A research team has successfully developed a catalyst coating technology that significantly improves the performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) in just four minutes......»»