As global temperatures rise to record highs, the pressure to curb greenhouse gas emissions has intensified.
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Using Solar Energy to Generate Heat at High Temperatures
Instead of burning coal or oil to produce cement or steel, in the future solar energy could be used for this purpose.
Genetics Provide Key to Fight Crown-of-Thorns Starfish
Scientists are one step closer to combatting coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish, following a University of Queensland study into the pest’s genetics.
Making Batteries Takes a Lot of Lithium. Some of it Could Come from Wastewater
Most batteries used in technology like smart watches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers.
Young Whale’s Journey Highlights Threats Facing Ocean Animals
A young whale’s journey across the Mediterranean highlights the many threats facing ocean animals, researchers say.
In Seawater, Researchers See an Untapped Bounty of Critical Metals
Can metals that naturally occur in seawater be mined, and can they be mined sustainably?