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Nanomaterials May 23, 2024

Large-area preparation of flexible carbon nanofilms with synergistically enhanced transmittance and conductivity

Large-area flexible transparent conductive films (TCFs) are urgently needed for future electronics, optoelectronics, energy devices and other fields. Indium tin oxide (ITO) TCF, which is widely used in modern technology, ...

Environment May 20, 2024

Combating air pollution in China: Why secondary pollutants are now a primary concern

Like most countries, China has had its problems with air pollution. However, over the last decade, a series of successful measures implemented by the Chinese government have resulted in an impressive improvement in air quality.

Earth Sciences May 17, 2024

Canada's wildfire season begins

Wildfire season has arrived in full force in Canada, prompting evacuation orders and alerts in several towns in British Columbia and Alberta due to the danger of uncontrolled blazes.

Environment May 14, 2024

Climate-change research project aboard USS Hornet paused for environmental review

The city of Alameda has indefinitely shut down the Marine Cloud Brightening Program—a study based out of the University of Washington and set up on the deck of the U.S.S. Hornet to utilize the San Francisco Bay's ideal ...

Earth Sciences May 14, 2024

2023 was the hottest summer in 2,000 years, study finds

Researchers have found that 2023 was the hottest summer in the Northern Hemisphere in the past 2,000 years, almost 4°C warmer than the coldest summer during the same period.

Environment May 10, 2024

Nothing to sneeze at: Experimental model shows pollen can change the weather

More than 80 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies due to airborne pollen, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Associated medical costs exceed $3 billion every year, with nearly ...

Environment May 9, 2024

Study finds consistent decline in nitrogen oxides emissions from human activities in China since 2020

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) form aerosols and ozone in the atmosphere and are significant contributors to air pollution and climate change. China is the largest emitter, yet accurate and timely information on NOx emissions in China ...

Environment May 6, 2024

China Air Pollution Data Center launched to combat evolving complexity of air quality challenges

While significant strides have been made in improving air quality in China through regulations like the Clean Air Act issued in 2013, air pollution has become increasingly complex. Despite notable improvements, the development ...

Environment May 1, 2024

Every breath you take: Following the journey of inhaled plastic particle pollution

With recent studies having established the presence of nano and microplastic particles in the respiratory systems of both human and bird populations, a new study has modeled what happens when people breathe in different kinds ...

Environment Apr 29, 2024

World War II-era ship docked in Alameda becomes testing tool to combat global warming

The flight deck of a decommissioned World War II-era aircraft carrier docked at Alameda has recently begun launching something other than airplanes: microscopic droplets of salt water that scientists hope will help counteract ...

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