“Magic sand” might help us understand the physics of granular matter
Children’s toy an ideal modifier for interparticle adhesion and mechanical properties
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Fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke more harmful than pollution from other sources
Researchers call for revisions to air-quality monitoring guidelines to consider the sources of emissions
Read moreSwitzerland’s energy transition
Can Switzerland, as planned, cut its CO 2 emissions to zero by 2050? In a study, researchers at the Paul
Read moreAir pollution fell sharply during lockdown
Traffic significantly underestimated as cause of nitrogen oxide pollution in cities
Read more‘Best case’ goals for climate warming which could still result in massive wildfire risk
A seemingly small difference in global warming levels could greatly impact wildfires worldwide, researchers have found
Read moreI-Seed project for intelligent biodegradable soft robots mimicking plant seeds behaviour
The project will develop intelligent seeds able to monitor environmental parameters. Coordinated by IIT’s researcher Barbara Mazzolai, it involves other 5 partners in Europe. The project has been funded with grant of 4-million euros by the EU.
Read moreHigh end of climate sensitivity in new climate models seen as less plausible
A recent analysis of the latest generation of climate models — known as a CMIP6 — provides a cautionary tale
Read moreTenfold increase in CO2 emissions cuts needed to stem climate emergency
New research shows 64 countries cut their fossil CO2 emissions during 2016-2019, but the rate of reduction needs to increase
Read moreAt Yale, new FedEx-supported center to focus on climate change solutions
A $100 million gift from FedEx will help fund a new center at Yale University focused on developing natural solutions
Read moreHow are universities planning to tackle emissions associated with food and flying?
New research from The University of Manchester has identified various ways in which UK higher education institutions are beginning to
Read moreHow ‘green’ are environmentally friendly fireworks?
Fireworks are used in celebrations around the world, including Independence Day in the U.S., the Lantern Festival in China and
Read moreClimate models may significantly overestimate savings from improved energy efficiency
The models used to produce global climate scenarios may overestimate the energy and emission savings from improved energy efficiency, warns
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