The enthusiasm for degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) within the United States has notably escalated in recent decades, marked by significant rises in student enrollment in these areas. Nevertheless, in spite of this trend, chemistry appears to be diminishing in attractiveness relative to other STEM fields. A recent study conducted by Donna […]

A comprehensive assessment of six solar panel systems installed in Switzerland over thirty years ago demonstrates that they still function effectively, with the caliber of materials utilized proving to be a key element influencing their durability. Generally, solar panel manufacturers provide warranties for their products ranging from 25 to 30 years, bolstered by accelerated aging […]

A collaboration between the industry and a non-governmental organization has introduced a tool designed to assist formulators of cleaning agents utilized in electronics assembly manufacturing in replacing hazardous substances with safer, more sustainable options. The market for chemical cleaners and degreasers in electronics is a £1.5 billion global enterprise, but it poses significant risks for […]

Excess Heat from AI Data Centres: A Valuable Asset for Climate Change Mitigation With the increasing demand for artificial intelligence, data centres—essential frameworks fueling this AI movement—are poised to become significant energy consumers. A report by the Advanced Research Projects Agency in the U.S. presents a creative solution: harnessing the surplus heat generated by these […]

The teeth of sharks may become increasingly fragile due to the acidification of the world’s oceans, a consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels. This finding was made by scientists at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, who gathered naturally shed, whole teeth from the aquarium floor within a blacktip reef shark habitat. They proceeded to incubate these […]