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Breakthrough AI Simulates Billions of Atoms to Create Carbon-Neutral Concrete
In an era where climate change poses an immense threat to our planet, scientists at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering have unveiled a promising solution. They’ve developed an artificial intelligence model — Allegro-FM — that can simulate the behavior of billions of atoms simultaneously, potentially revolutionizing the design and production of materials like concrete.…
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Innovative Process Converts Food Waste Into Biodegradable Plastic
Amid rising concerns over food waste and plastic pollution, researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have made a groundbreaking advancement: converting food waste into biodegradable plastic. This innovative process has the potential to significantly address two pressing environmental challenges. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30% to 40% of the nation’s…
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Researchers Innovate Energy-Efficient Building Materials Inspired by Elephant Ears
Researchers at Drexel University have introduced groundbreaking cement-based building materials designed to enhance energy efficiency through innovative passive heating and cooling mechanisms. This breakthrough, inspired by the naturally effective temperature regulation systems observed in elephant and jackrabbit ears, could revolutionize building design by embedding a vascular network within walls, floors and ceilings, significantly reducing energy…
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Researchers Develop New Energy-Saving Glass Coating
Researchers from Rice University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and their collaborators have developed an innovative glass coating that could significantly reduce energy bills by preventing heat loss during colder months. The breakthrough, published in Advanced Materials, involves a transparent film made by weaving carbon into the atomic structure of boron nitride. This film…
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Scientists Develop New Method to Create Potential Replacement for Plastic
In a groundbreaking development, a team of researchers from the University of Houston and Rice University has created a way to transform bacterial cellulose into a multifunctional material that holds promise as a viable replacement for plastic. This innovative material could revolutionize several industries, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional plastic products. “We envision…
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1% of Offshore Wind Investments Could Restore Marine Ecosystems Worldwide, Study Finds
Offshore wind farms present a unique opportunity to not only generate clean energy but also play a pivotal role in restoring vulnerable marine ecosystems. This finding comes from an international team of scientists whose research was recently published in the journal BioScience. As the world grapples with the dual challenges of environmental degradation and a…
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New AI-Generated Materials Aim to Slash Energy Bills
A breakthrough in material design developed through machine learning and artificial intelligence, published in the journal Nature, promises to transform how we manage and utilize energy for cooling and heating. Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the National University of Singapore and Umea University in Sweden,…
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Recycled Plastics Threaten Hormone Systems and Metabolism: New Study
New research from the University of Gothenburg and Leipzig has revealed concerning insights into the potential dangers posed by recycled plastics. The study, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, indicates that chemicals leaching from recycled polyethylene plastics can significantly disrupt hormone systems and lipid metabolism, as observed in zebrafish larvae experiments. The plastic pollution…
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New Method Transforms Agricultural Waste Into Sustainable Textiles
Researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology have unveiled a new method to convert agricultural waste into cellulose-based textiles, potentially revolutionizing the fashion industry. The team’s study, published in RSC Sustainability, explores the use of oat husks and wheat straw to produce a type of cellulose pulp known as dissolving pulp. This pulp is an…
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Majority of US Solar Farm Neighbors Back New Projects
Contrary to the traditional belief that people might resist having renewable energy plants in their vicinity, a new study suggests strong support or neutrality towards such developments among those already living near them. Published in Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy, the research has found that an impressive 82% of respondents residing within a one-hour walk…
