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Reanimating the ‘living Earth’ concept for a more cynical world
James Dacey reviews Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life by Ferris Jabr
Eco-friendly graphene composite recovers gold from e-waste
New graphene-biopolymer material extracts gold ions 10 times more efficiently than other adsorbents
Research headlines
Read article: Physics-based model helps pedestrians and cyclists avoid city pollution
Physics-based model helps pedestrians and cyclists avoid city pollution
New immersive reality method could also inform policymakers and urban planners about risks, say researchers
Read article: Mountaintop observations of gamma-ray glow could shed light on origins of lightning
Mountaintop observations of gamma-ray glow could shed light on origins of lightning
Electric fields near Earth’s surface are stronger than expected
Read article: Ambipolar electric field helps shape Earth’s ionosphere
Ambipolar electric field helps shape Earth’s ionosphere
Scientists make first ever measurements of a planet-wide field that could be as fundamental as gravity and magnetic fields
Read article: Convection enhances heat transport in sea ice
Convection enhances heat transport in sea ice
New mathematical framework could allow for more accurate climate models
Read article: To make Mars warmer, just add nanorods
To make Mars warmer, just add nanorods
Releasing engineered nanoparticles into the Martian atmosphere could warm the planet by over 30 K
Read article: Twisted fibres capture more water from fog
Twisted fibres capture more water from fog
New finding could allow more fresh water to be harvested from the air
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Opinion and reviews
Why NASA thinks you should forget about space-based solar power
James McKenzie thinks a new NASA report marks the end of the road for space-based solar power
Green challenge: can the shipping industry clean up its act?
James McKenzie reports on the launch of new ships that will help the world to cut greenhouse-gas emissions
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Read article: Operando NMR methods for redox flow batteries and ammonia synthesis
Operando NMR methods for redox flow batteries and ammonia synthesis
Join the audience for a live webinar on 13 November 2024 sponsored by BioLogic and Bruker, in partnership with The Electrochemical Society
Read article: Pele’s hair-raising physics: glassy gifts from a volcano goddess
Pele’s hair-raising physics: glassy gifts from a volcano goddess
Volcanic hairs and tears reveal a wealth of information about what lies within lava
Read article: Rheo-electric measurements to predict battery performance from slurry processing
Rheo-electric measurements to predict battery performance from slurry processing
Join the audience for a live webinar on 6 November 2024 sponsored by TA Instruments – Waters in partnership with The Electrochemical Society
Read article: A comprehensive method for assembly and design optimization of single-layer pouch cells
A comprehensive method for assembly and design optimization of single-layer pouch cells
The Electrochemical Society in partnership with BioLogic, EL-Cell and TA Instruments - Waters explains how to optimally test your lithium-ion battery electrode materials
Read article: Metamaterial gives induction heating a boost for industrial processing
Metamaterial gives induction heating a boost for industrial processing
Technology could help heavy industry transition from fossil fuels
Read article: Solar-driven atmospheric water extractor provides continuous freshwater output
Solar-driven atmospheric water extractor provides continuous freshwater output
Standalone device harvests water out of air without requiring maintenance, solely using sunlight
Read article: Shifting day-night cloud patterns may be making climate change worse
Shifting day-night cloud patterns may be making climate change worse
Asymmetric effects of surface warming on cloud cover may amplify it, say researchers
Read article: Ask me anything: Andrew Weld: ‘You’re probably going to be working for over 40 years, so make sure you enjoy what you do’
Ask me anything: Andrew Weld: ‘You’re probably going to be working for over 40 years, so make sure you enjoy what you do’
Andrew Weld is the head of research and development at QLM technologies
Read article: Fluorescent dye helps reveal the secrets of ocean circulation
Fluorescent dye helps reveal the secrets of ocean circulation
For the first time, researchers have directly measured the upwelling of cold, deep water towards the ocean surface
Read article: Why North America has a ‘tornado alley’ and South America doesn’t
Why North America has a ‘tornado alley’ and South America doesn’t
There’s a scientific reason why Twisters is set in the US Great Plains rather than Argentina, and it has to do with the Gulf of Mexico
Read article: Satellites burning up in the atmosphere may deplete Earth’s ozone layer
Satellites burning up in the atmosphere may deplete Earth’s ozone layer
Pollution from decommissioned satellites re-entering the atmosphere poses a risk to the Earth’s protective ozone layer
Read article: Battery boss: physicist Martin Freer will run UK’s Faraday Institution
Battery boss: physicist Martin Freer will run UK’s Faraday Institution
Freer will take up the role on 2 September replacing Pam Thomas as chief executive officer
Read article: Waffle-shaped solar evaporator delivers durable desalination
Waffle-shaped solar evaporator delivers durable desalination
A novel solar distiller design prevents salt crystallization to provide cost-effective and durable water purification
Read article: Hawaiian volcano erupted ‘like a stomp rocket’
Hawaiian volcano erupted ‘like a stomp rocket’
Events at Kilauea in 2018 may have been triggered by a previously undescribed mechanism
Read article: Birds save up to 25% of their energy when they follow a leader
Birds save up to 25% of their energy when they follow a leader
Study on starlings is the first to measure birds’ energy use directly rather than inferring it from other measurements
Read article: The route to ‘net zero’: how the manufacturing industry can help
The route to ‘net zero’: how the manufacturing industry can help
Research teams at Cranfield University in the UK are developing novel materials and processes in the quest for greener, more sustainable manufacturing
Read article: Tech phoenix: how electric-vehicle manufacturer Nikola Corporation is rising from the ashes
Tech phoenix: how electric-vehicle manufacturer Nikola Corporation is rising from the ashes
James McKenzie reveals the lessons we can learn from vehicle manufacturer Nikola Corporations after the fall from grace of its CEO
Read article: Early Earth’s magnetic field strength was similar to today’s
Early Earth’s magnetic field strength was similar to today’s
Relatively strong field may have protected life forms 3.7 billion years ago
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