The path to achieving net-zero liquid fuel
Researchers from Monash University and Hokkaido University have developed a method that converts carbon dioxide into a diesel-range fuel and has the potential to produce a net-zero liquid fuel alternative to power cars more sustainably......»»
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.....»»
Measuring methane intensity is a key step on the path to net zero
After Canada and the United States both announced new policy measures to address oil and gas methane at the COP28 climate summit—just weeks after the EU agreed to extend its methane intensity standards to imported natural gas—it is clear that glo.....»»
Novel path of intercellular signal sharing discovered in zebrafish experiments
Researchers at the University of Exeter, U.K., have discovered intricate mechanisms of ligand–receptor complex transport via specialized protrusions transporting signaling components between cells, challenging the conventional understanding of cell.....»»
The best CPU coolers to buy for every budget
Using the right CPU cooler will help your system perform at its best. Here are the best CPU coolers, including liquid and air options......»»
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.....»»
New technology for long-term liquid storage of chicken semen by arresting energy metabolism
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have developed an advanced refrigerated storage technology that prolongs the fertilization capacity of chicken sperm by arresting the energy metabolism dynamics, achieved through the depletion of calcium ins.....»»
Location, location, location: Research reveals the hidden power of intracellular neighborhoods
New findings published in Molecular Cell provide details about the hidden organization of the cytoplasm—the soup of liquid, organelles, proteins, and other molecules inside a cell. The research shows it makes a big difference where in that cellular.....»»
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.....»»
Fermi mission creates 14-year time-lapse of the gamma-ray sky
The cosmos comes alive in an all-sky time-lapse movie made from 14 years of data acquired by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. Our sun, occasionally flaring into prominence, serenely traces a path through the sky against the backdrop of high-en.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
How do financial incentives for CEOs affect business outcomes? Bonuses have minimal effect, stock options have none
Financial incentives for chief executive officers (CEOs) are thought to motivate them to lead their company toward achieving important business objectives. In the first systematic review of all research on CEO incentives, researchers assessed the pre.....»»
Adobe"s Figma buy isn"t going to happen, and will cost Adobe $1 billion
Adobe has dropped its $20 billion acquisition of Figma after expressing concerns that there was "no clear path" to do so because of regulatory concerns.AdobeOn Monday, Adobe and Figma announced they would mutually terminate their merger agreement fol.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»