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Nanomaterials Jul 9, 2025

MXenes gain improved conductivity and flexibility through precise plasma etching process

Haozhe "Harry" Wang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) at Duke University and an expert in developing new methods for manufacturing materials, continues to push the boundaries in MXene research.

Earth Sciences Jul 7, 2025

Strong geothermal potential discovered in northern Singapore

A joint project which saw two boreholes drilled in northern Singapore has revealed subsurface temperatures reaching up to 122°C at a depth of 1.76 km in Sembawang, significantly higher than earlier findings recorded in Admiralty, ...

Environment Jul 3, 2025

Drought-hit Morocco turns to desalination to save vegetable bounty

On the drought-stricken plains of Morocco's Chtouka region, cherry tomato farms stretch as far as the eye can see, clinging to life through a single, environmentally contentious lifeline: desalination.

Environment Jun 24, 2025

Drought investments could save 10 times more than predicted 35% cost increase by 2035

The economic costs of drought could rise by more than one-third in the next 10 years without urgent reforms to water policies and irrigation systems, especially in resource-limited countries, according to new analysis.

Earth Sciences May 19, 2025

Why is southern Australia in drought—and when will it end?

Swathes of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia are in the grip of drought as they experience some of the lowest rainfall totals on record.

Nanomaterials May 12, 2025

Controlling contaminants inside nanopores holds promise for desalination, carbon dioxide storage and porous catalysts

Natural and engineered systems have a whole world of chemistry inside their tiny pores—known as nanopores—that changes depending on the chemical functional groups inside.

Polymers May 5, 2025

Sustainable 3D printing resins developed from plant-based materials

A team from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC) and the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia has developed polymeric resins derived from plant-based materials aimed at reducing 3D printing's ...

Earth Sciences Apr 29, 2025

Hard-to-avoid emissions: Study finds limited potential for marine carbon dioxide removal in Germany's seas

Increasing the natural uptake of carbon dioxide by the ocean or storing captured COâ‚‚ under the seabed are currently being discussed in Germany as potential ways to offset unavoidable residual emissions and achieve the country's ...

Nanomaterials Apr 21, 2025

Hybrid surface combines hydrophobic nanowires and hydrophilic channels to prevent condensation flooding

Condensation is critical for applications like power generation, water harvesting, and cooling systems. However, traditional surfaces suffer from a drop in performance under high subcooling, when the surface temperature is ...

Nanomaterials Apr 17, 2025

Unlocking the secrets of salt crystal formation at the nanoscale

In nature and technology, crystallization plays a pivotal role, from forming snowflakes and pharmaceuticals to creating advanced batteries and desalination membranes. Despite its importance, crystallization at the nanoscale ...

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