Scientists find evidence for several Earth axis shifts during the age of dinosaurs
A new study finds evidence that Earth may have undergone several episodes of rapid true polar wander during…
Rainstorms billions of years ago may have created habitable hotspots on Mars
A new global model suggests ancient Mars did not receive prebiotic formaldehyde evenly. Rainfall and atmospheric water vapor…
Scientists turn carbon dioxide into fully recyclable high-performance plastics
Colorado State University researchers developed a catalytic route that directly combines carbon dioxide with strained bicyclic molecules to…
Scientists discover why rain drops can damage metal protective coatings
Water droplets can become electrically charged as they slide across surfaces, sometimes reaching electrical potentials of thousands of…
New recycling process converts plastic waste into useful chemicals using only water and oxygen
Researchers developed a catalyst-free recycling method that uses only water and oxygen to break down durable plastics such…
Swedish lakes help solve Darwin’s 160-year puzzle about invasive species
Darwin’s old puzzle starts with a simple question: when a species enters a new habitat, does it do…
Planting a billion trees won’t save the climate, however, the right ones might
The appeal of reforestation is almost intuitive. Trees absorb carbon dioxide. The planet has too much carbon dioxide.…
Tardigrades and water reveal potential for food growth on Mars
Tardigrades have a reputation for being nearly indestructible. These microscopic animals, often nicknamed water bears, can dry out…
New platinum-free photocatalyst turns sunlight and water into renewable energy
A small beaker of water can look ordinary. Under the right light, it can also become a quiet…
Ancient salt reveals a clear view of Earth’s atmosphere from 1.4 billion-years-ago
More than a billion years ago, a shallow basin in what is now northern Ontario held a subtropical…
New transparent window material could cut building energy loss by 50%
In most buildings, windows remain the most vulnerable part of the structure when it comes to energy loss.…
Ocean storms under Antarctic ice found to rapidly boost melting
Scientists have uncovered a new threat hiding under the floating edges of Antarctica: fast moving, stormlike swirls of…