Nature – As demand for air conditioning climbs, some see a solution in the very thing that makes us sweat: the Sun.
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The new breed of cutting-edge catalysts
Nature – Advances in catalyst research could create a superhighway to clean energy sources and a more-sustainable chemical industry.
Grinding chemicals together in an effort to be greener
New York Times – Milling, or grinding chemicals together without a solvent, could outperform established methods and yet be safe and simple enough for an inexperienced eighth grader to do.
These fires are huge, hidden and harmful. What can we do?
Ensia – Smoldering peat gives off massive quantities of carbon dioxide and other pollutants, but the search for solutions is on.
Mixed-up metals make for stronger, tougher, stretchier alloys
Nature – Materials scientists are creating next-generation mixtures with remarkable properties.
Uphill climb for biogas in Asia
C&EN – Despite strong governmental support, the renewable energy source faces technological challenges before it can take hold.
The nanolight revolution is coming
Nature – Virus-sized particles that fluoresce in every colour could revolutionize applications from television displays to cancer treatment.
Unusual molecules shine light on new applications
New York Times – A chemist’s journey to develop a new class of light-emitting molecules opens up a world of applications.
Singapore lavishes big money on its scientists
Science – Singapore announces its research budget for the next five years.
How to make the most of carbon dioxide
Nature – Researchers hope to show that using the gas as a raw material could make an impact on climate change.