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Jan 28, 2019
Fake trees could help us fight climate change
Researchers say artificial photosynthesis can clean up atmospheric carbon pollution.
Jan 9, 2019
This powder could cheaply capture carbon pollution from power plants
Engineers have developed a way for even developing nations to prevent the worst effects of global warming.
Dec 14, 2018
These beautiful images preserve plant species that might otherwise disappear forever
Plant scans are beautiful images—and important scientific documents.
Oct 10, 2018
This machine could turn your power walking into usable energy
Is your body the new clean energy battery?
Oct 3, 2018
These tools helped scientists win the Nobel Prize
From optical tweezers to multiplexed cell imaging, this is what it takes to break through.
Aug 29, 2018
Another AI winter could usher in a dark period for artificial intelligence
It's happened before.
Aug 23, 2018
7 famous psych studies with troubling backstories
From stutters to shocks, this research is unlikely to be performed again.
Jul 31, 2018
These windows could keep the sun out while powering your house
New solar technology could transform the way we view — and power — our world.
Jul 26, 2018
This bacteria could boost solar panels on cloudy days
Researchers are using bacteria to give solar an energy boost.
Jun 22, 2018
These 1950s experiments showed us the trauma of parent-child separation. Now experts say they’re too unethical to repeat—even on monkeys.
A childhood without affection can be devastating, even if basic needs are met.
