Why green ammonia may not be that green
Ammonia has been in the news because of its suitability as a hydrogen carrier and fuel, in addition to being a vital ingredient in fertiliser. Existing distribution networks and the ease of turning ammonia gas into a liquid make ammonia a cost-effect.....»»
The dark side of the American lawn
The American residential lawn is, for many, an iconic landscape and about half of homeowners in the U.S. use fertilizer to keep their yards green and lush. Some proportion of the nitrogen in this fertilizer enters the broader environment, with negati.....»»
Nikon Small World 2023 photo microscopy contest: Meet this year’s top 20 winners
Your annual reminder that science can be beautiful as well as informative. Enlarge / The winning entry: a rodent optic nerve head with astrocytes (yellow), contractile proteins (red), and retinal vasculature (green). (credit: Has.....»»
Efficient bi-functional catalyst for methanol-assisted water splitting of hydrogen generation
Hydrogen energy, as a green and environmentally friendly energy carrier, is a critical switch in energy conversion to the green economy, and the green hydrogen generation via water splitting technique from renewable energy sources is regarded as the.....»»
Paving a way to green hydrogen production
A sustainable route to green hydrogen production is becoming possible through the use of efficient electrocatalysts in research by Texas A&M University chemical engineering professor Dr. Abdoulaye Djire......»»
Scientists explain unique formation of ancient algae that evolved photosynthesis and oxygenated the planet
Scientists have for the first time revealed how blue-green algae—visible as the slippery green slime in stagnant water, riverbeds, and seashores—weaves itself into large weblike structures......»»
Multiple novel yeast species detected in the gut of green lacewing in Japan
Among fungi, including mushrooms and molds, there exists a wide range of yeast species that do not produce mycelium but instead grow as single cells through the processes of budding and division. Because yeasts multiply unicellularly, they are well s.....»»
Tribe catches coho salmon on free-flowing Elwha River, a first since dam removals
With the plonk of fishing tackle in clear, green water, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe's first fishery on a free-flowing river in more than a century got underway......»»
Samsung’s bizarre new ad pressures Apple to support RCS: ‘We’re bubbles too’
Samsung is apparently joining Google’s ongoing “Get The Message” ad campaign calling on Apple to adopt RCS. In a new ad posted to YouTube this week, Samsung claims that “green bubbles and blue bubbles want to be together.” RCS is the o.....»»
Nevada lithium mine leads to "green colonialism" accusations
The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities......»»
Fast times and loose steering: The Heybike Tyson e-bike reviewed
This foldable e-bike looks the part but is tough to recommend. Enlarge / If green isn't your thing, the Tyson comes in black and blue. (credit: Eric Bangeman) This time, I'll lead with the conclusion. The Heybike Tyson i.....»»
The Heybike Tyson e-bike is janky, fun, and sometimes dangerous
This foldable e-bike looks the part but is tough to recommend. Enlarge / If green isn't your thing, the Tyson comes in black and blue. (credit: Eric Bangeman) This time, I'll lead with the conclusion. The Heybike Tyson i.....»»
Examining the toxins in the common tomato
Regardless of how one says "tomato," they all contain tomatine, a toxin in the plant's green fruit, leaves, and roots. Tomatoes produce the bitter-tasting compound—a major plant-specialized metabolite secreted from the roots—to defend against pat.....»»
Everyone needs access to urban green spaces, not just those in more affluent areas, say researchers
Seeking the shade of a tree to relax or cool off is something many of us take for granted......»»
$1B will bring more city trees, but it"ll take more than seedlings to grow urban forests
Over the next five years, leaders in the Emerald City will spend millions in federal dollars to green up neighborhoods that lack trees. As Seattle and the surrounding region deal with more frequent extreme heat events, residents are starting to view.....»»
5 ways Nvidia graphics cards still beat AMD
Nvidia and AMD are pretty even in many ways, but there are still a few areas where Team Green shows a commanding lead......»»
Renewable energy through photo-electrochemistry
Photo-electrochemistry (PEC) holds the potential to convert renewable energy such as solar light into useful green fuels. However, most known PEC materials suffer from instability issues, which are difficult to track and cause a decrease in their per.....»»
As rising temperatures threaten urban wildlife, experts recommend protecting green spaces
When a family of red foxes popped up in Lurie Garden in May, frolicking through Millennium Park and grooming each other on a concrete slab, Seth Magle said it was an exciting development for a species that is becoming increasingly rare in the Chicago.....»»
The ‘Green’ Future of Furniture Is a Sofa Stuffed With Seaweed
Foam rubber—like the filling inside your couch—produces an enormous amount of CO2. A Norwegian company called Agoprene thinks seaweed could be the solution......»»
Lobbying or green innovation? Which protects firms from climate change risk?
Innovation of green technology to meet climate challenges mitigates companies' environmental political risk in the long-term as compared with intensive government lobbying designed to dilute or stymie emission reduction policies, a QUT study has foun.....»»
Metal-loving microbes offer a green way to refine rare earth elements
Rare earth elements are essential components of electric cars, wind turbines and smartphones. Retrieving these metals from raw ore requires processing with acids and solvents......»»