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UCLA Breakthrough Extends Fuel Cell Lifespan Beyond 200,000 Hours, Paving the Way for Clean Long-Haul Trucking

A novel design using pure platinum, graphene-protective layer and porous carbon support could enable fuel cells to power heavy-duty trucks reliably.

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‘Wood You Believe It?’ FAU Engineers Fortify Wood With Nano-Iron

Scientists and engineers are developing high-performance materials from eco-friendly sources like plant waste.

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Geoengineering Technique Could Cool Planet Using Existing Aircraft

A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study led by UCL researchers.

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Heart Disease Deaths Worldwide Linked to Chemical Widely Used in Plastics

Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to the more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease that occurred in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows.

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With Sustainable Practices, New York Dairy Farms Lower Emissions

A number of New York dairy farms achieve low greenhouse gas emissions due to sustainable management practices like growing a high proportion of their own feed and making the most of manure, according to new research.

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A New Shape for Energy Storage: Cone and Disc Carbon Structures Offer New Pathways for Sodium-Ion Batteries

As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage surges, so does the need for affordable and sustainable battery technologies.

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Climate Change Increases the Risk of Simultaneous Wildfires

Climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires in many regions of the world.

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Rainfall Triggers Extreme Humid Heat in Tropics and Subtropics

Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can damage human health.

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‘Cryosphere Meltdown’ Will Impact Arctic Marine Carbon Cycles and Ecosystems

A new study has found worrying signs that climate change may be undermining the capacity of Arctic fjords to serve as effective carbon sinks.

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Big Brains and Big Ranges Might Not Save Birds from Climate Change

Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.

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