Farmers are under pressure. Fertilizer costs have soared in recent years. Tariffs are increasing equipment costs and cutting Canadian farmers off from key foreign markets. And climate change is bringing its own set of challenges.This […]
Barley is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants, farmed for more than 10,000 years. Scientists have long believed it was domesticated in just one location. An international research team led by the IPK Leibniz […]
What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural, […]
Grape phylloxera, or Daktulosphaira vitifoliae, is an aphidlike insect that attacks grapevines with devastating effects. In Colorado, where wine is an estimated US$3.9 billion dollar industry, phylloxera poses a significant threat.This post was originally published […]
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new recipe for catalysts that could dramatically improve the performance and durability of fuel-cell vehicles—especially trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles that […]
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, today outlined an updated list of platforms that may fall under the social media age restrictions that will take effect later this year.This post was originally published on this […]
Cities are at the forefront of the battle against climate change, as they are responsible for more than 70% of the world’s CO2 emissions.This post was originally published on this site.
Researchers at Kumamoto University have unveiled a solid electrolyte material that could revolutionize fuel cell technology. Derived from natural clay minerals, this innovative membrane offers high proton conductivity and exceptional hydrogen gas barrier properties—unlocking new […]
The US has imposed a 50% tariff on most Indian exports, following through on its threat to raise them from 25%. Although they are formally applied to goods, there are fears that tariffs could also […]
Global electricity use is increasing rapidly and must be addressed sustainably. Developing new materials could give us much more efficient solar cell materials than at present; materials so thin and flexible that they could encase […]
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