Purple bacteria ‘batteries’ turn sewage into clean energy
Purple bacteria could turn wastewater treatment plants into zero-carbon fuel generators, says new research; Frontiers in Energy Research [...]
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Climate change efforts should focus on ocean-based solutions
Call for ocean-based renewable energy and local marine conservation and restoration to be scaled-up and implemented immediately: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Scientists design material that can store energy like an eagle’s grip
The new materials could be used in energy-efficient gripping tools, and re-configurable shape-on-demand materials: Frontiers in Materials [...]
US energy colonialism a key cause of Puerto Rico’s Hurricane María crisis
A colonial legacy, $73-billion debt crisis, outdated infrastructure and two hurricanes created a perfect storm of devastation in the country, says article in Frontiers in Communication. [...]
Taking the brakes off plant production: not so good after all
Speeding up the slowest part of photosynthesis to increase plant yield doesn't work in practice, finds a study in Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
Break it down! How scientists are making fuel out of plants
When you ride the bus to school in the morning, your journey is probably powered by diesel or gasoline, which is both made from petroleum. Petroleum is a fossil fuel, which [...]
Study shows best way to reduce energy consumption
By Fernando Bolaños, Science Writer We know adjusting the thermostat, using blinds, opening windows or using electronics such as a heater or air conditioning unit has an [...]
VIDEO: Capturing CO2 in hopes of saving the planet
By Jessica Mitchell Save the planet. This is just the motivation that ultimately drives the research of Professor Berend Smit, who says that through his research “in the [...]