A new study in the Journal of the American Chemical Society explores the chemistry as well as the complicated and alarming history of DFDT, a fast-acting insecticide.
Materials Science
Oct 11, 2019
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People think of electric scooters, or e-scooters, as environmentally friendly ways to get around town. But a new study from North Carolina State University finds it's not that simple: shared e-scooters may be greener than ...
Environment
Aug 2, 2019
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An acid used for medicine and to flavor some drinks soon may help make electronic components and certain adhesives more durable and better for the environment.
Materials Science
Aug 1, 2019
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85
Light at night might be convenient for humans, but it's having a detrimental effect on amphibian populations, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Ecology
May 28, 2019
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410
Radioactive fallout from nuclear meltdowns and weapons testing is nestled in glaciers across the world, scientists said Wednesday, warning of a potentially hazardous time bomb as rising temperatures melt the icy residue.
Environment
Apr 10, 2019
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As the drive to commercialise graphene continues, it is important that all safety aspects are thoroughly researched and understood. The Graphene Flagship project studies the impact of graphene and related materials on human ...
Nanomaterials
Jan 23, 2019
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126
A pioneering new report has devised a seven-point plan to help policymakers devise new, coherent and collaborative strategies to tackle the greatest global environmental threats.
Environment
Jan 11, 2019
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82
While most developed countries have reduced the construction of large dams for the production of electricity in recent decades, developing countries, including Brazil, have embarked on even more massive hydropower developments.
Environment
Jan 11, 2019
4
122
Consumer goods companies and retailers need to be upfront about where palm oil in their products comes from to relieve consumers of the burden of making sustainable choices.
Environment
Jan 3, 2019
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246
In addition to being environmentally friendly, recycling can help manufacturers develop new, strategic sources of raw materials—particularly rare and precious metals—giving them a competitive advantage, according to research ...
Environment
Jul 24, 2018
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