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Around 56 percent of the world’s population currently live in cities, a figure that is expected to increase in coming decades. It follows that these urban areas account for a large amount of the world’s greenhouse has emissions, and a new study designe… Continue reading 52% of emissions from major urban areas come from just 25 big cities
Through a world-first trial, scientists in the UK have demonstrated the potential of a new vaccine to treat a life-threatening form of meningitis, and it can be delivered via nose drops. The researchers have developed a way of preventing meningococcal … Continue reading Vaccine for bacterial meningitis could be delivered via nose drops
From building facades in San Diego to road signs in Australia, we are starting to see electronic paper make its way beyond the pages of Kindles and into the world in some very interesting ways. Working to widen the applications for this promising techn… Continue reading Low-energy e-paper goes inverted for a full array of brilliant colors
By making alterations to the plastic manufacturing process, scientists hope to produce forms of the ubiquitous material that can break down far more safely and quickly in the environment than current versions do. Researchers in China have now demonstra… Continue reading Novel plastic disintegrates in a week in sunlight and oxygen
They might hold a reputation as one of the ocean’s most ruthless predators, but new research has shown that sharks can actually go to some lengths to keep peace in the seas. Scientists used tracking devices to monitor the behavior of different species … Continue reading Different shark species hunt in shifts in the name of peace
Continuous advances in artificial intelligence promise to shake up medical care in all kinds of exciting ways, with the ability to rapidly scan medical images and spot signs of disease far more efficiently than humans can. Scientists in Australia have … Continue reading AI tool analyzes CT scans to spot prostate cancer in seconds
Since starting out with small backpacking stoves way back in 2011, Texan outfit Solo Stove has continued to build out its catalog of fire pits and grills to go with them,. The company has now introduced a new cast-iron grilling system designed to fit s… Continue reading Solo Stoves launches a cast-iron grill for its low-smoke fire pits
As it stands, something like 80 percent of the seafloor remains unmapped, despite oceans covering 70 percent of the globe. That would be a lot of terrain for humans to survey, but lately we’re seeing how sophisticated, ocean-going robots might do most … Continue reading Autonomous Saildrone maps miles of seafloor in successful maiden voyage
Producing leather from animal skin is a practice humans have engaged in for thousands of years, but the environmental consequences of modern processing techniques have led some to seek a greener alternative. Among them are scientists at Finland’s VTT T… Continue reading Scientists produce continuous sheets of sustainable mushroom leather
Solar and wind are the stars of the show when it comes to renewable energy, but we’re starting to see some exciting progress in turbines that harness the power of the planet’s tidal patterns. Looking to leverage all that motion in the ocean is UK start… Continue reading Modular, floating tidal energy system passes a key “20-year test”