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Environment Aug 3, 2022

Does Taylor Swift deserve criticism over her private jet habits?

Criticism of Taylor Swift on social media soared this past weekend after the pop singer topped a list of celebrities most guilty of polluting the planet with their private jets.

Environment Feb 22, 2022

Jet stream that brought storm Eunice has been getting faster over last century

New research from the University of Southampton shows that the winter jet stream over the North Atlantic and Eurasia has increased its average speed by 8% to 132 miles per hour. The jet stream, which this week brought storms ...

Space Exploration Nov 11, 2021

SpaceX crew launch marks 600 space travelers in 60 years

A SpaceX rocket carried four astronauts into orbit Wednesday night, including the 600th person to reach space in 60 years.

Environment Oct 28, 2021

Climate change misinformation fools too many people, but there are ways to combat it

In recent decades, people in the UK have watched climate change shift from being an abstract threat discussed on the news to an increasingly common presence in everyday life. As the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, floods ...

Environment Oct 19, 2021

NASA turns technology back toward Earth to focus on climate change

After decades of gazing into space, NASA is turning its technology back toward Earth to study the effects of drought, fire and climate change on the Blue Planet.

Environment Sep 9, 2021

Biden administration targets 20% drop in aviation emissions

US President Joe Biden's adminstration on Thursday unveiled measures that aim to reduce aviation emissions by 20 percent by 2030 in its latest initiative to combat climate change.

Cell & Microbiology Aug 25, 2021

From jet fuel to clothes, microbes can help us recycle carbon dioxide into everyday products

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report released earlier this month sounded a "code red for humanity." At such a crucial time, we should draw on all possible solutions to combating global warming.

Plants & Animals Jul 26, 2021

How do Olympic athletes stack up against invertebrates? Not very well

Olympians spend years training to be the best of the best. Scientists and sportspeople have spent decades researching the mechanics of the human body to ensure our elite athletes are always reaching higher, faster and stronger.

Analytical Chemistry Apr 22, 2021

Researchers report possible solutions for hard-to-recycle plastics

Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills every year. It's a big societal problem and an even larger environmental threat.

Nanophysics Mar 1, 2021

Nanoshape imprint lithography using molecular dynamics of polymer crosslinking

Nanoscale applications in energy, optics and medicine have enhanced performance with nano-shaped structures. Such architectures can be fabricated at high-throughput beyond the capabilities of advanced optical lithography. ...

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