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A new solar-powered gel purifies water in a flash
The unusual, fruit-inspired structure of this material provides quick filtration that could satisfy people's daily water needs.
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The unusual, fruit-inspired structure of this material provides quick filtration that could satisfy people's daily water needs.
This interplay between plastics and metals could affect how each affects the environment — and suggests opportunities for controlling their risks.
Wind farms, solar panels and more take up land and may harm wildlife. Researchers are working to resolve this conflict.
In a mountaintop experiment, a laser beamed at the sky created a virtual lightning rod that snagged several bolts.
Keeping buildings cool can use a lot of energy. Thanks to quantum computing, engineers designed a coating to cut the warming light that enters windows.
Three finalists in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search aim to improve suicide risk assessment, treatment of sickle cell disease and more.
The internet has a big environmental footprint. But this new type of tech could help reduce the climate impact of computing.
The sun creates energy through nuclear fusion. Now scientists have too. This achievement raises hopes for developing a new type of clean energy.
Rubisco is a key protein in the process of photosynthesis, which feeds plants — and, in turn, us.
Breaks in training meant to mimic human sleep helped artificial intelligence learn multiple tasks.