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Researchers Develop More Sustainable Magnesium Production Method

Magnesium, the lightest metallic structural material, has been referred to as the most promising material for green engineering in the 21st century.

3 Nov 2023

Clean Water Act Falling Short on Reducing Nonpoint Source Pollution

When rivers began catching on fire, the U.S. government knew it was time to act. So Congress passed the Clean Water Act of 1972.

3 Nov 2023

AZoNetwork Launches AZoAI, an Open-Access Platform for the Artificial Intelligence Industry

Leading scientific publisher introduces its 12th subject-specific website, AZoAI.com - the A to Z of Artificial Intelligence. The website educates and informs how the application of artificial intelligence will impact the science, engineering and healthcare sectors and provides industry experts in these fields with the latest news and content from the AI and machine learning industries.

3 Nov 2023

OU Professor Receives Grant to Study Carbon Dioxide Fixation

The focus of this project revolves around investigating the mechanisms involved in carbon dioxide fixation, a critical research area aimed at mitigating the levels of atmospheric carbon that contribute to global climate warming.

2 Nov 2023

Changing Gears: Porsche’s Transition to CO2-Reduced Steel

Porsche has recently announced its decision to switch to low-emission steel for its vehicles starting in 2026.

By Sarah Moore 2 Nov 2023

Carbon Dioxide: The Unexpected Catalyst in the Fuel Cell Revolution

Researchers have developed an efficient process that can convert carbon dioxide into formate, a material that can be used in fuel cells to generate electricity.

By Sarah Moore 2 Nov 2023

Analyzing How Coral Atoll Islands Could Adapt to Climate Change

A significant international research initiative is set to investigate the viability of low-lying coral atoll islands in withstanding the anticipated sea level rise.

2 Nov 2023

MIT Student is Developing Sustainable Solutions in Vehicle Design

Adi Mehrotra knew that his time at MIT wasn't up yet when he finished his undergraduate degree in 2022.

2 Nov 2023

AZoNetwork Launches Azthena, Your Personal Scientific Assistant

Leading scientific publisher introduces an AI assistant trained on 23 years of scientific content.

2 Nov 2023

New Method for More Accurate Wind Speed Forecasting

Wind-generated electricity is poised to assume a pivotal role in the global energy landscape as the world shifts away from fossil fuels towards renewable sources.

1 Nov 2023

Diverting Offshore Windfarms From Adjacent Farms

Due to wake loss, offshore wind farms can “steal” the capacity of other farms up to 20%, 50 km away.

1 Nov 2023

Salt Pollution: An Existential Threat to Planet and People?

The planet's demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a new scientific review led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal.

1 Nov 2023

Microplastic Fiber Shape Impacts Long-Distance Atmospheric Transport

The atmosphere, like the land and the water, is polluted by a variety of contaminants. Micron-sized microplastic trash that can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents has been detected in recent years.

31 Oct 2023

Amazon Deforestation Has a Far-Reaching Warming Effect

A recent study reveals that Amazon deforestation leads to an increase in temperature for land surfaces located up to 100 km away.

31 Oct 2023

New Map-Based Carbon Accounting System Could Help New York Achieve Net-Zero Emissions

A new report by the Climate & Applied Forest Research Institute (CAFRI) and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) outlines the development of a map-based carbon accounting system and how it can be an essential tool for New York state to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2050.

31 Oct 2023