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Environment Mar 21, 2025

Ocean dumping—or a climate solution? A growing industry bets on the ocean to capture carbon

From the grounds of a gas-fired power plant on the eastern shores of Canada, a little-known company is pumping a slurry of minerals into the ocean in the name of stopping climate change.

Materials Science Nov 18, 2024

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past two centuries

Imagine—it's the mid-1800s, and you're riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty road. Sure, it may have some bumps, but if you lose your balance, you're landing on a relatively soft dirt road. But as ...

Ecology Oct 21, 2024

Fungi finding: mushroom hunters seek new species and recognition

You can't walk very far through a forest in this part of the United States without stumbling upon a mushroom, an eruption from a vast fungal kingdom that all life depends on, but about which we know very little.

Polymers Oct 7, 2024

New polymer technology targets engineering failure to enhance sustainability

Sustainability is a complex problem with many different players and influenced by policies, society, and technical perspectives. Scientists within ASU's School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) and the Biodesign Institute's Center ...

Social Sciences Sep 25, 2024

Sales jobs make people neurotic, but employers can protect workers' health—just look at the construction industry

Neuroticism is one of the Big Five personality traits, characterized by a tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety, fear, and frustration. Individuals with high levels of neuroticism are often more sensitive ...

Space Exploration Feb 26, 2024

The countdown to NASA's Jupiter mission is on. This JPL engineer is helping it happen

Think of meticulously handcrafted objects and certain things come immediately to mind: fine art, exotic cars, luxury timepieces.

Plants & Animals Feb 12, 2024

First Peoples' land overlaps with 130 imperiled bird species—and this knowledge may be vital to saving them

Australia's First Peoples have a strong and continuing connection to the land. Their determination to maintain this connection provides important opportunities for conservation.

Space Exploration Sep 1, 2023

A good night's sleep in orbit

During his Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen will run two experiments focusing on sleeping in space: Circadian Light and Sleep in Orbit.

Social Sciences Jun 12, 2023

Cyclists with more safety attire seen as 'less than fully human,' finds Australian study

A national study has found cyclists who wear safety vests or helmets look 'less human' compared to cyclists who do not.

Environment Nov 4, 2021

Damaged Amazon rainforest teetering on the brink

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