Cooling paint harvests water from thin air
University of Sydney researchers develop energy-free coating, reflecting 97% sunlight, offering sustainable water and cooling solutions.
Mapping the missing green: An AI framework boosts urban greening in Tokyo
Chiba University researchers use AI to identify priority zones for vertical greenery, enhancing urban resilience and equity.
Roots in the dark: Russian scientists uncover hidden carbon dioxide uptake in plant roots
Kabardino-Balkarian State University study reveals plant roots absorb CO₂, challenging traditional views on plant nutrition.
Scientists discover a gene that could triple wheat production
University of Maryland researchers identify WUSCHEL-D1 gene, potentially increasing wheat yield without needing extra resources.
Cardboard and earth reshape sustainable construction
RMIT University pioneers eco-friendly building material, reducing concrete’s carbon footprint by 75% using recyclable components.
Ice dissolves iron faster than liquid water
Umeå University researchers reveal freeze-thaw cycles release more iron, impacting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Study identifies global upswing in photosynthesis driven by land, offset by oceans
Duke University research reveals terrestrial plants significantly increase photosynthesis, while marine algae show a decline.
Weather-tracking advances reveal 515-mile lightning flash
Arizona State University researchers uncover record-breaking megaflash across Great Plains, using advanced space-based satellite instruments.
Ocean ‘greening’ at poles could spell changes for fisheries
Duke University researchers find polar phytoplankton increase may impact global carbon cycle and equatorial fisheries.
The benefits and trade-offs of urban street trees in Las Vegas
University of Nevada researchers find shade from street trees offers cooling benefits, but water trade-offs exist.