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Climate Change Impacts Water Movement in Grasslands

Research highlights the impact of climate change on grassland water dynamics, revealing shifts in soil structure and plant behavior under drought conditions.

17 Jan 2025

New Federal Program Dedicated to Superhot Rock Geothermal Could Help Address Barriers, Accelerate Commercialization

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) has announced the creation of a dedicated research and development program for superhot rock (SHR) geothermal, which will be critical to accelerating the commercialization of the innovative clean firm energy source.

17 Jan 2025

The Potential of Federal Reservoirs for Solar Energy Development

Research shows federal reservoirs have the potential for 1,476 TWh of floating solar energy, enhancing the nation's renewable energy capabilities.

15 Jan 2025

RACV Launches Virtual Power Plant Product

RACV is pleased to offer Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) as a new product for business customers following its successful installation of one of Australia’s first VPPs of its kind at RACV’s Torquay and Inverloch resorts.

15 Jan 2025

Siemens Powers Italy’s Green Mobility Transition with Key Electrification Projects

Siemens eMobility has been selected as the technology partner for two major electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects in Italy.

15 Jan 2025

Gas-Fired Power Output Falls to 20-Year Low

Soaring levels of renewable generation and a significant rise in electricity imports saw gas-fired output fall to its lowest level in 20 years in 2024.

15 Jan 2025

Transition Industries and Veolia Partner to Redefine Industrial Water Use at the Pacifico Mexinol Project in Mexico

Transition Industries LLC, a developer of world-scale, net-zero carbon emissions methanol and hydrogen projects, and Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, world leader in water technology, have signed an agreement to explore the provision of advanced industrial water technology for the Pacifico Mexinol project in Sinaloa, Mexico.

From Transition Industries LLC 14 Jan 2025

Ruthenium Nanoclusters Improve Hydrogen Production

Insights into ruthenium nanocluster evolution show enhanced hydrogen production from ammonia, crucial for developing effective catalysts in sustainable energy.

By Muhammad Osama 14 Jan 2025

Energy Coaching Program Cuts Household Energy Bills in Half

Many people around the globe are living in energy poverty, meaning they spend at least 8 percent of their annual household income on energy.

13 Jan 2025

A Comprehensive Review of Extreme Weather Events in 2024

Research reveals 2024's extreme weather events, linking global warming to increased droughts and floods, and stressing the importance of climate resilience.

13 Jan 2025

Unveiling the Sources of Severe Wintertime Ozone Pollution in Lanzhou

Research identifies alkene ozonolysis as a key driver of winter ozone pollution in Lanzhou, highlighting the need for targeted industrial mitigation strategies.

13 Jan 2025

Sea Surface Temperatures and Deeper Water Temperatures Reached a New Record High in 2024

A new study co-authored by Dr. Karina von Schuckmann, senior advisor in Ocean Science for Policy at the Scientific Direction of Mercator Ocean International, France, has been published today in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences.

13 Jan 2025

Magnetocaloric Heat Pumps Offer a Greener Alternative to Traditional Refrigeration

A team of researchers from the U. S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and performance.

11 Jan 2025

Using Topology Optimization to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Engineering

Awed as a young child by the majesty of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, civil engineer and MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD) Fellow Zane Schemmer has retained his fascination with bridges: what they look like, why they work, and how they're designed and built.

11 Jan 2025

The Future of Biobatteries: A Fungal Approach

This 3D-printed fungal battery from Empa offers a biodegradable alternative to traditional batteries, powering sensors with low-energy microbial fuel cells.

10 Jan 2025