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How old is that microplastic? A new way to estimate the age of microplastics in the upper ocean Researchers develop a method to estimate the age of microplastics in the ocean, and find that offshore microplastics can range from 1 to 3 years old while nearshore microplastics can range from 0 to 5 years old 2023.05.15

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Sustainable development in Africa shaped by subnational administrative capabilities Rapid economic growth in Africa is raising concerns over the sustainability of its development. Through effective evaluation with the inclusive wealth index, regional inequalities of natural resources, produced and human capital are elucidated. 2023.04.06

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The spillover effects of rising energy prices following 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2023.02.03

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Scientists count electric charges in a single catalyst nanoparticle down to the electron Tenfold improvement in the sensitivity of electron holography reveals the net charge in a single platinum nanoparticle with a precision of just one electron, providing fundamental information for developing future catalysts 2022.10.14

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A little strain goes a long way in reducing fuel cell performance Small changes in crystal structure at the interface between materials in ceramic fuel cells linked to drastic changes in conductivity that must be overcome to improve performance 2022.09.09

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Digging through patents to make mining greener Researchers identify R&D strategies for greener tech in the mining sector 2022.08.24

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Listening to the people results in a more sustainable future energy system Energy plan for 2050 based on consumer preferences and future demographics of the US population includes 50% more electricity derived from renewable sources than current projections 2022.07.29

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For long plant life, the secret is in DNA repair Researchers find high copy number of DNA repair genes in long-lived trees 2022.03.31

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Visible ocean plastics just the tip of the iceberg Simulations find the majority of ocean plastics may be on the seafloor or otherwise difficult to monitor, with vastly more plastic waste likely trapped on land 2022.03.18

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Getting more power from renewable-based microgrids Novel and low-cost control scheme that increases power extracted from local renewable sources could help accelerate utilization of renewable energy in buildings 2022.01.31

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Twenty-four trillion pieces of microplastics in the ocean and counting Researchers publish most detailed dataset to date for assessing the amount of microplastics in the world's oceans and their effects on marine life 2021.10.27

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Low-cost, continuous seismic monitoring system to support emission reduction efforts New system enables closer monitoring of underground activity in geothermal reservoirs and sequestered carbon dioxide for improved safety and efficiency 2021.10.08

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In the race to reduce car emissions, don't forget longevity Extending car lifetime and first-owner possession length can reduce overall emissions more than accelerating replacement according to new study 2021.09.24

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Ushering in a new age of urban energy efficiency with smart buildings Buildings utilizing artificial intelligence promise to reduce energy consumption through better control and optimization 2021.04.06

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Understanding adhesion, one molecule at a time Researchers observe adhesion of a single polymer chain on a surface in their quest to develop an innovative adhesion technology 2021.03.11

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Air pollutant reductions could enhance global warming without greenhouse gas cuts Modeling predicts that loss of cooling effect attributed to sulfate aerosols will increase surface air temperature if air pollution and carbon dioxide are not simultaneously reduced 2021.03.10

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Making sense of commotion under the ocean to locate tremors near deep-sea faults New method for more accurately estimating the location of tectonic tremors in deep ocean faults could help to better understand earthquake rupture processes 2021.03.05

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Nanobubbles offer green solution for inhibiting corrosion Environmentally friendly, low-cost, and easy-to-use nanobubbles shown to mitigate steel corrosion in acidic geothermal water 2021.01.14

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Directly capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with membranes Gas separation membrane systems can enable ubiquitous CO₂ removal from the atmosphere 2020.11.18

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Converting body heat to electricity efficiently Inexpensive, flexible, and non-toxic thermoelectric converters producing high voltages at body temperature achieved 2020.11.06