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Lithium Compounds that Make no Sense Indicate a Path to High-Temperature Superconductivity
Physics

Lithium Compounds that Make no Sense Indicate a Path to High-Temperature Superconductivity

Unexpected chemicals generated by lithium and cesium under high pressure have been anticipated by researchers from Skoltech, Jiangsu Normal University, and other institutions. These novel…
Ultra-low-emission Vehicle
Technology

Ultra-low-emission Vehicle

An ultra-low-emission vehicle (ULEV) is a vehicle that emits extremely low levels of vehicle emissions when compared to other vehicles. It is a term used…
Cryogenic Energy Storage
Technology

Cryogenic Energy Storage

Cryogenic energy storage (CES) is the use of low-temperature (cryogenic) liquids such as liquid air or liquid nitrogen to store energy. It is a type…
Researchers Showcase a New Kind of Mechanical Energy-Harvesting Carbon Nanotube Yarn
Environment

Researchers Showcase a New Kind of Mechanical Energy-Harvesting Carbon Nanotube Yarn

Researchers in nanotechnology at The University of Texas at Dallas have created unique carbon nanotube yarns that are more efficient than other material-based energy harvesters…
Water Footprint
Environment

Water Footprint

A water footprint is the total volume of freshwater used directly or indirectly to support the production of goods and services consumed by an individual,…
A New Hybrid Catalyst May Aid in Decarbonization and Improve the Sustainability of Ethylene Production
Environment

A New Hybrid Catalyst May Aid in Decarbonization and Improve the Sustainability of Ethylene Production

Carbon dioxide is converted into ethylene in one step using a novel hybrid catalyst. Scientists from Ames National Laboratory, Iowa State University, University of Virginia,…
International Human Rights Law
Law

International Human Rights Law

International human rights law (IHRL) is a body of international law aimed at promoting human rights on social, regional, and national levels. It is a…
World Water Day – March 22
Other

World Water Day – March 22

World Water Day is an annual United Nations (UN) commemoration day held on March 22 that emphasizes the importance of clean water. The day is…
The Development of Foldable Phased-Array Transmitters for Lightweight, Compact, and Affordable Satellites
Astronomy

The Development of Foldable Phased-Array Transmitters for Lightweight, Compact, and Affordable Satellites

Scientists at Tokyo Tech claim that a newly developed foldable phased-array transmitter can help make satellites lighter, smaller, and more affordable to launch. The transmitter…
Water Conflict
Political Science

Water Conflict

Water conflict refers to a dispute between countries, states, or groups over access to water resources. It refers to disagreements or conflicts that arise when…
Study Reveals that the Coldest Part of the Sun Harbors the Key to Heating the Million-Degree Corona
Astronomy

Study Reveals that the Coldest Part of the Sun Harbors the Key to Heating the Million-Degree Corona

A century-old puzzle for solar physicists is how temperatures in the star’s upper atmosphere (the corona), which are hundreds of times higher than temperatures at…
Using Microfluidics in Space to Look for Signs of Extraterrestrial Life and Keep an Eye on Astronaut Health
Astronomy

Using Microfluidics in Space to Look for Signs of Extraterrestrial Life and Keep an Eye on Astronaut Health

Zachary Estlack and a research team from mechanical engineering and space sciences at the Universities of Utah and California, Berkeley created a microfluidic organic analyzer…
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