Lighting the way for electric vehicles by using streetlamps as chargers
Penn State researchers retrofit streetlights as EV chargers, enhancing accessibility and reducing installation costs in urban areas.
Cycling ‘near misses’ in London worst at rush hour and on roads without dedicated infrastructure
University College London study reveals 69% of near misses occur on roads lacking cycling infrastructure, highlighting safety concerns.
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.
Calcium could be key to solving stability issues in sodium-ion batteries
Tokyo University of Science researchers find calcium doping enhances cathode stability, improving sodium-ion battery performance and lifespan.
Sulfated yeast rises to the challenge facing rare earth metals
Osaka Metropolitan University researchers develop innovative S-yeast solution, significantly enhancing metal adsorption and recycling efficiency.
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.
New self-assembling material could be the key to recyclable EV batteries
MIT researchers develop a dissolvable electrolyte, simplifying recycling and potentially reducing electronic waste from EV batteries.
No-sort plastic recycling is near with new catalyst
Northwestern University researchers develop a nickel-based catalyst to simplify recycling mixed polyolefin plastics, enhancing efficiency.
Scientists develop coral-friendly sunscreen from pollen
NTU Singapore researchers create eco-friendly sunscreen that cools skin and protects corals, using Camellia pollen.