Chemists convert plastic waste into a powerful new tool to capture carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide levels keep climbing, even after years of promises to cut emissions. At the same time, plastic…
Scientists are discovering new species faster than ever, study finds
More than 300 years ago, Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus began an ambitious effort to identify and name every…
Record-breaking heatwaves will persist for 1,000 years, study finds
Reaching net zero carbon emissions will not bring quick relief from extreme heat. New research shows that once…
Could reflecting sunlight back to space actually work and cool the planet?
Scientists for years have argued over drastic action to cool a warming world. Among the most widely debated…
After 700,000 years, Iran’s dormant Taftan volcano is starting to rise
For decades, the colossal Taftan volcano of eastern Iran appeared a lifeless piece of history. It towered nearly…
Earth is getting darker and it’s changing the planet’s climate balance
For nearly twenty years, satellites have quietly gauged the flow of sunlight and heat through the Earth’s atmosphere.…
UCLA scientists use light to create energy-efficient generative AI models
Artificial intelligence has dazzled the world with its ability to create pictures, words, and even music from scratch.…