Thermal transistors will make overheating devices a thing of the past
UCLA team develops thermal transistor capable of controlling heat flow at the molecular level, revolutionizing thermal management in modern electronics
UCLA team develops thermal transistor capable of controlling heat flow at the molecular level, revolutionizing thermal management in modern electronics
The effects of La Niña are no longer sufficient to counter global warming. We have two terrifying years ahead.
A group of 31 scientists have developed a roadmap to study marine cloud brightening (MCB), a controversial solar geoengineering strategy to cool the planet.
Diamond nanomembranes developed by Fraunhofer reduce the heat of electronic components by 10 times and increase the charging speed of electric vehicles fivefold
Scientists surprised by the amount of methane under the permafrost of Svalbard: its release into the atmosphere could do more damage than feared so far
China's Betavolt New Energy Technology introduces a nuclear battery that combines the radioactive isotope nickel-63 with a diamond semiconductor, aiming to provide energy for fifty years.
A world with unlimited, clean energy? It sounds like paradise, but it would also produce new challenges. Let's look at both sides of the coin.
Reflect the sun's rays to fight global warming? It's not that simple, warns MIT. Here are the risks we run.
According to one study, covering 1-2% of the Earth's surface with reflective paint would stabilize temperatures. It is feasible?
The electric scooter of an Italian startup makes urban mobility easier and more sustainable. And if needed, it also acts as a powerbank.
A technology that seemed like the stuff of novels is becoming reality: here are the advances, perspectives (and challenges) of the tractor beam.
After three years of La Niña, climate scientists predict a possible “Super El Niño” with truly extreme climate events.
IPCC warns: Stopping burning fossil fuels is the only way to avoid a catastrophic future. Politics does not hear from this ear.
Google aims to beat the heat and prevent environmental risks with a new artificial intelligence platform
Semi-transparent solar cells debunk all negative myths about their work, and are preparing to cover greenhouses all over the world.
A team of experts proposes to “shoot” lunar dust directly from its surface, and launch it into a stable orbit to block some of the sunlight.
Carbon farming is good for soil, crops and the environment – it's worth working on.
From the climate reports a message without appeal: we will not make it. We have to put aside the foil, the policy is insufficient.
A research team is laser mapping Naples' ancient water network to understand how this infrastructure can help modern cities cool
Now cleared, 'chemtrails' are advanced geoengineering plans to spray the skies with aerosols and refreeze the poles. Fears remain, however. Very strong.
Nuclear power plants apparently have a hidden Achilles' heel: climate change may bring it dramatically to light.