Plants and Animals
A Woman Called the Police Because a Possum Was Holding Her Hostage
When we think of hostage situations, we think of other humans or the rare inquisitive bear holding people captive in their houses (beware: sometimes they…
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Astronomy
Carbon Dioxide Cold Traps Confirmed On Surface of Moon
Buzz Aldrin characterized the Moon as “magnificent desolation,” but scientists have discovered that there is much more to it than meets the eye. Researchers have…
Business
Tiger Global in talks to make Apna India’s fastest unicorn
Apna, a 21-month-old business that helps millions of blue- and gray-collar workers in India upskill, establish communities, and obtain employment, is on its way to…
Chemistry
Scientists Create a Lead-absorbing Tape to help Solar Power Industry Survive
The researchers describe the creation of a low-cost Scotch-tape-like film that can be applied to perovskite solar cells and capture 99.9% of leaked lead in…
Environmental Science
Plastics’ Carbon Footprint is Increasing
Researchers discovered that the impact of plastics on the climate and health is greater than previously thought due to the increased use of coal for…
Technology
Through Fully Integrated Solar, Major Cities could be Self-sufficient
According to new modeling, net zero carbon is within reach for a major Australian city through widespread adoption of photovoltaics in the built environment. Buildings…
Chemistry
Engineers Work Hard to Reduce Emissions from Jet Engines
Engineers discovered a way to significantly increase the life of materials used in jet engines. One of the biggest stories of summer 2021 was post-pandemic…
Technology
Engineers Create a Robot that Perches like a Bird
Engineers have created a robot with the feet and legs of a peregrine falcon that can perch and carry objects like a bird. No two…
Technology
A New Method for Storing Large Amounts of Energy
Engineers and policymakers are increasingly turning their attention to energy storage solutions in response to growing concerns about the environmental impacts of fossil fuels as…
Environmental Science
A Study can help Builders Condense the Carbon Footprint of Truss Structures
A new study could assist architects and builders in lowering the carbon footprint of truss structures, which are the crisscrossing struts that support bridges, towers,…
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