Battery Made from Water and Clay Paves the Way for Future Mars Missions
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Battery Made from Water and Clay Paves the Way for Future Mars Missions

ByYvonne Prado

In a groundbreaking innovation, researchers have successfully developed a novel, eco-friendly battery utilizing two of Earth’s most abundant resources: water and clay. This pioneering technology has far-reaching implications, particularly for upcoming manned missions to Mars, where sourcing traditional battery materials would be highly impractical. By leveraging components readily available on the Red Planet, this sustainable…

Disrupting the Cosmos, Disregarding the Climate? The Unintended Consequences of the Trump-Musk Tech Agenda
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Disrupting the Cosmos, Disregarding the Climate? The Unintended Consequences of the Trump-Musk Tech Agenda

ByTiffany Walter

Introduction The alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk sets the stage for significant advancements in technology and space exploration, with potential implications for climate policy. Musk’s endorsement, facilitated through substantial contributions via his America PAC, was a crucial factor in Trump’s campaign success, highlighting the influential role of tech leaders in shaping political outcomes….

Climate-Resilient Farming: The Power of Healthy Soil

Climate-Resilient Farming: The Power of Healthy Soil

ByMarc Straub

As climate change threatens global food production, researchers and environmental advocates are highlighting the importance of soil health in building resilient crops. By adopting regenerative agricultural practices, farmers can better withstand droughts and extreme weather events. These methods, which include rotating crops and planting cover crops, boost the soil microbiome, reduce erosion, and increase nutrient…

Unlocking the Secrets of Greenland’s Ice Sheet: A Story of Water, Ice, and Sea Levels

Unlocking the Secrets of Greenland’s Ice Sheet: A Story of Water, Ice, and Sea Levels

ByMarc Straub

Imagine a giant ice cube, twice the size of Texas, sitting atop a bedrock foundation. This is the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS), the Earth’s second-largest ice body, holding enough frozen water to raise global sea levels by a staggering 24 feet. But here’s the fascinating part: this ice giant has a hidden talent – seasonal water storage….

Efficient Leap: Nickel-Powered Alkaline Electrolyzer Rivals PEM in Green Hydrogen Production

Efficient Leap: Nickel-Powered Alkaline Electrolyzer Rivals PEM in Green Hydrogen Production

ByYvonne Prado

Researchers from the Technical University of Berlin, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), the University of Freiburg’s Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), and Siemens Energy have made a significant breakthrough in the development of a highly efficient alkaline membrane electrolyzer (AEM). This innovative technology approaches the performance of established proton-exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, but with a crucial difference:…

Researchers Develop Breakthrough in Green Hydrogen Production

Researchers Develop Breakthrough in Green Hydrogen Production

ByYvonne Prado

DAEJEON, South Korea – New hydrogen generation system by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) scientists shows a promising future for green hydrogen production. A self-powered hydrogen production process has been synthesized by the research team members of Professor Jeung Ku Kang from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering through modifying…