Speeding up sugar"s conversion into fuel
University of Queensland researchers have found a way to more efficiently convert sugarcane into a building block of aviation fuel and other products......»»
Texas Longhorns vs. Washington Huskies live stream: Watch the 2024 Sugar Bowl
The second College Football Playoff Semifinal will be at the 2024 Sugar Bowl. Find out how to watch a live stream of Texas versus Washington......»»
Commercial vehicle makers dive into EVs
Environmental regulations and large purchase incentives fuel the market for electric vans and trucks......»»
Which zoo animals are most active in winter and what times are best to see them?
The temperature has dropped, the nights have drawn in. The winter holidays have started, families are gathered—so where can you go to fuel the imagination and get some fresh air? A zoo might not be your first thought—but with some offering reduce.....»»
Banks use your deposits to loan money to fossil-fuel, emissions-heavy firms
Your $1,000 in the bank creates emissions equal to a flight from NYC to Seattle. Enlarge (credit: d3sign) When you drop money in the bank, it looks like it’s just sitting there, ready for you to withdraw. In reality, y.....»»
Controlling thermoelectric conversion in magnetic materials by magnetization direction
The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) has succeeded in directly observing the "anisotropic magneto-Thomson effect," a phenomenon in which the heat absorption/release proportional to an applied temperature difference and charge current (.....»»
Digitized images illuminate US colonial period in the Philippines
A scientific explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture, Gerow D. Brill (Cornell University Class of 1888) traveled to the Philippines in 1899 and photographed placid scenes of rice fields, coconut groves, sugar mills, duck farms, and t.....»»
EVs and hybrids had a noticeable effect on US fuel consumption, says EPA
Model-year 2022 cars, crossovers, and yes, even SUVs are the most-efficient, ever. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) I like the idea of drawing the year to a close with some good news for a change, and I think maybe the US.....»»
Honda recalls 2.5 million U.S. vehicles over defective fuel pumps
The recall covers certain Honda and Acura vehicles from the 2017-20 model years......»»
A closer look at the manufacturing threat landscape
The manufacturing industry is embracing digital transformation to fuel efficiency and productivity. However, this evolution is accompanied by profound and growing cybersecurity challenges. In this Help Net Security video, Kory Daniels, CISO at Trustw.....»»
Emissions and evasions in the battle against climate change
The world's top fossil fuel firms subtly reset online conversations about climate change by ignoring discussions of extreme weather in favor of sharing praise for their own sustainability work, according to a new research paper in Nature's npj | Clim.....»»
U.S. vehicles set fuel economy record in 2022 model year, EPA says
Stellantis posted the lowest fuel economy of major automakers, followed by GM and Ford......»»
VW brand agrees to $11 billion cost savings push with labor leaders
The measures include speeding up development and production times, reducing staff costs and implementing a more efficient procurement strategy......»»
SimSpace raises $45 million to fuel continued growth
SimSpace has closed a $45 million equity raise led by L2 Point Management, a private investment firm specializing in flexible capital solutions for growth companies. This investment brings the total capital raised by SimSpace over the past year to $7.....»»
Combining atomistic simulations and machine learning to predict grain boundary segregation in magnesium alloys
Magnesium alloys hold promise as a lightweight material to reduce weight in automobiles and transportation systems, offering potential to enhance fuel economy and reduce emissions, but low formability and strength prevent widespread adoption......»»
Electrocatalytic CO₂ conversion advancing toward large-scale deployment
Global CO2 emissions continue to grow, reaching 36.1 Gt in 2022, stimulating the implementation of carbon taxes and impacting energy use. The electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) to produce high value-added chemicals and liquid fuels contr.....»»
From laggard to leader? Why Australia must phase out fossil fuel exports, starting now
For years large fossil fuel producers—including Australia—have expanded fossil fuel production while maintaining rhetorically that the world needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But global emissions are overwhelmingly caused by the extractio.....»»
Apple tree conversion to narrow walls via hedging, root pruning
Fruit trees are pruned to maintain a desired tree shape and size to increase light penetration into the canopy, thereby enhancing fruit quality and flower bud development. Most modern apple orchards consist of high-density plantings, and they must be.....»»
Characterizing the role of oxidized tryptophan residues in repairing damaged photosystem II protein
Photosynthesis refers to the fundamental biological process of the conversion of light energy into chemical energy by chlorophyll (a green pigment) containing plants. This seemingly routine process in plants sustains all the biological life and activ.....»»
Uncontrolled chemical reactions fuel crises at LA County"s two largest landfills
Hundreds of feet underground, in a long-dormant portion of Chiquita Canyon landfill, tons of garbage have been smoldering for months due to an enigmatic chemical reaction......»»
Here’s how an off-road racing series will make its own hydrogen fuel
Extreme E, the electric off-road series, is switching to hydrogen in 2025. Enlarge / Extreme E travels to remote locations by boat and brings its own energy infrastructure with it. Currently, it makes its own hydrogen on site and.....»»