Pressing unsolved environmental issues such as super-storms, floods, droughts, and heatwaves have become a critical challenge in many Chinese cities, such as Beijing and Guangzhou.
Social Sciences
Oct 20, 2022
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Governments must change the way the economy works in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report commissioned by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Economics & Business
Oct 14, 2022
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The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most relevant sectors in today's economy. For more than a century, pharmaceutical production has relied on batch production, but this lacks the agility, flexibility, and robustness ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 5, 2022
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Back in November 2019, before the pandemic began, would you have guessed how important videoconferencing like Zoom would be in people's lives just a few months later?
Environment
Feb 23, 2022
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Compressed blocks of pulverized coal can be used as the basis of sunlight-powered off-grid water purification. The technology is already being progressed by commercial partners toward pilot-scale production of drinking water.
Materials Science
Nov 4, 2021
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Present in blood, urine, and milk, the chemical compound urea is the primary form of nitrogen excretion in mammals. Testing for urea levels in dairy cows helps scientists and farmers understand how effectively nitrogen from ...
Biotechnology
Jun 10, 2021
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A team of international scientists have collaborated to propose a series of global guidelines for the sustainable use of non-native tree species to help protect biodiversity and ecosystems around the world already threatened ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 9, 2020
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Zinc (Zn) batteries have attracted increasing attention due to their large volumetric capacity, their Earth-abundance, and environmental friendliness. Zn batteries provide a promising solution to safety hazards and economic ...
Materials Science
Jul 1, 2020
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Oceans cover 70 percent of the Earth's surface. But, because many of us spend most of our lives on land, the 362 million square kilometers of blue out there aren't always top of mind.
Environment
Jun 5, 2020
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A new study has revealed that people who feel a psychological sense of closeness and belonging with their family are better able to cope in times of economic and financial uncertainty.
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2020
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