Opening a new frontier: PdMo intermetallic catalyst for promoting carbon dioxide utilization
Being the most abundant and persistent greenhouse gas emitted, carbon dioxide (CO2) is the key driver of climate change. To address the pressing problems associated with climate change and fossil fuel depletion, scientists are looking for viable solu.....»»
Olympic arson attacks highlight growing danger of low-tech terrorism on public transit systems
As the Olympic torch was carried toward Paris for the 2024 Summer Games, flames of another kind were causing concern for the city's security chiefs. On the eve of the July 26 opening ceremony, a series of arson attacks disrupted travel into the capit.....»»
AAPL stock fell 10% after Warren Buffett sell-off [U: Stabilized since]
AAPL stock fell 10% at market opening this morning, to less than $200. It followed weekend filings by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, disclosing that the conglomerate had reduced its holding by half. Update: In less than an hour, the slump was.....»»
Nissan Frontier dials up utility with midcycle update
The 2025 Nissan Frontier arrives in stores in early September. Pricing was not disclosed......»»
Study yields new insights into the link between global warming and rising sea levels
A McGill-led study suggests that Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica's impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades. By the same token, if emissions continue on the curre.....»»
Sam Altman accused of being shady about OpenAI’s safety efforts
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushed to explain recent changes to safety efforts. Enlarge / Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI, during an interview at Bloomberg House on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dav.....»»
Machine learning discovers "hidden-gem" materials for heat-free gas separation
Chemical separation, including gas separation, is a common process that is required for manufacturing and research. It accounts for a whopping 15% of U.S. energy consumption and produces millions of tons of carbon emissions......»»
More microbes found that break down the carbon-fluorine bonds found in some unsaturated PFAS
A team of chemical and environmental engineers at the University of California Riverside, working with colleagues from the University of California Los Angeles, has found a class of microbes that consume PFAS in the environment and sever some of the.....»»
Chemical and transportation industries could boost with new catalyst coating
Coupling electrochemical conversion of the greenhouse gas CO2 with renewable electricity sources—such as solar and wind—promises green production of high-demand chemicals and transportation fuels. Carbon dioxide coupling products such as ethylene.....»»
Researchers discover graphene flakes in lunar soil sample
A study, published in National Science Review, reveals the existence of naturally formed few-layer graphene, a substance consisting of carbon atoms in a special, thin-layered structure......»»
Getting to the root of a plant"s success
Plants are powerful factories—they can turn basic ingredients like carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight into oxygen, sugars, and plant mass. But plants don't do all of this work on their own......»»
Researchers explore the potential of clean energy markets as a hedging tool
Climate change has significantly impacted lives worldwide and prompted governments to adopt policies promoting sustainability and use of clean energy sources. This shift to clean energy has triggered increased investments in renewable energy and tech.....»»
Paris Olympics athletes and fans melt in "brutal" heat
After heavy rain drenched last week's opening ceremony, the Paris Olympics on Tuesday wrestled with entirely different conditions as temperatures soared to 35 degrees Celsius......»»
Scientists discover entirely new wood type that could be highly efficient at carbon storage
Researchers undertaking an evolutionary survey of the microscopic structure of wood from some of the world's most iconic trees and shrubs have discovered an entirely new type of wood......»»
Deadpool & Wolverine has an Avengers easter egg that’s blowing my mind
Deadpool & Wolverine was a historic success with its nearly $445 million opening weekend take at the global box office. The film broke several records … The post Deadpool & Wolverine has an Avengers easter egg that’s blowing my mind appea.....»»
Newly created super-black wood can improve telescopes, optical devices and consumer goods
Thanks to an accidental discovery, researchers at the University of British Columbia have created a new super-black material that absorbs almost all light, opening potential applications in fine jewelry, solar cells and precision optical devices......»»
Tesla recalls 1.85 million vehicles over hood latching issue
Tesla has issued a recall for over 1.85 million vehicles after investigating reports about the hood opening unexpectedly. Tesla discovered that deformed latch switches could … The post Tesla recalls 1.85 million vehicles over hood latching issu.....»»
Carbon credits "ineffective", says corporate climate watchdog
The world's top judge of corporate climate action on Tuesday described carbon credits as "ineffective" at addressing global warming and a risk for companies trying to reach net zero targets......»»
Carbon assurance likely to become mandatory, says study
Carbon assurances within the corporate environment are likely to become mandatory in the future, and companies that already have systems in place to track and account for carbon emissions would reap the benefits, research from Edith Cowan University.....»»
Breakthrough in Z-alkene synthesis: Scientists develop efficient and sustainable method
Z-alkenes are organic compounds with a double bond between two carbon atoms and two substituents attached to the carbon atoms on the same side of the double bond. They are ubiquitous structural components of organic compounds in chemistry and biology.....»»
Data from Canadian Arctic indicates local Indigenous food production saves costs and carbon
Emphasizing local food production over imported substitutes can lead to significant cost and carbon savings, according to data from the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Canadian Arctic......»»