Using copper foil, glass containers and a conventional household microwave oven, University of Wyoming researchers have demonstrated that pulverized coal powder can be converted into higher-value nano-graphite.
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Organic Matter, Bacteria Doom Sea Stars to Oxygen Depletion
For more than seven years, a mysterious wasting disease has nearly killed off sea star populations around the world. Some of these species stand at the brink of extinction.
Will Global Warming Bring a Change in the Winds? Dust from the Deep Sea Provides a Clue.
The westerlies—or westerly winds—play an important role in weather and climate both locally and on a global scale, by influencing precipitation patterns, impacting ocean circulation and steering tropical cyclones.
Dungeness Crab Fishing Industry Response to Climate Shock
Fishermen contend with regulations, natural disasters, and the ups and downs of the stocks they fish, along with many other changes.
New Online Coupled Aerosol Climate Model to Better Understand Aerosol's Climate Effects
Atmospheric aerosols can exert effects on climate, environment and health.
The New Face of the Antarctic
In the future, the Antarctic could become a greener place and be colonised by new species.