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TIME’s First-Ever ‘Kid of the Year’ Is A Young Scientist And Inventor

Andrea D. Steffen
This year has been full of doubt and uncertainty, but through the madness, inspiration prevails. Time magazine started a ‘Kid of the Year’ – a similar recognition to its famous Person of the Year issue....
EnvironmentScience

Emissions From Burning Fossil Fuels Can Be Tracked With Carbon-14

Andrea D. Steffen
Fossil fuels and materials used to produce cement are missing radiocarbon. NOAA scientists working with researchers from the University of Colorado exploited this fact to forge a new way of tracking emissions. The method involves...
Sustainability

New Plasma Torch Gasification Plant Turns Waste Into Green Hydrogen

Andrea D. Steffen
Green hydrogen at the price of grey H2 will be available within two years, provided by a plasma-enhanced gasification plant. It’s a new technology, developed by energy company SGH2, that is expected to be a...
Technology

AI Designs AI Processors In 24 Hours While Humans Take Weeks

Andrea D. Steffen
You may not even realize it, but artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere nowadays – from smartphone “personal assistants” to games to image upscaling and more. Lots of time, effort, and money have gone into developing...
NatureScienceWorld News

The Earth’s Crust Is Vibrating Less With Everyone Staying Home

Andrea D. Steffen
Half the world’s population (about four billion people) have reportedly been ordered to self-isolate in their homes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The drastic reduction in human activity has had profound effects on...
EnvironmentNatureWorld News

2020 Sees Most Extensive Coral Bleaching Of Great Barrier Reef Ever

Andrea D. Steffen
February was an unusually hot month in the Great Barrier Reef. The situation caused the most widespread coral bleaching this World Heritage-listed colorful coral network has ever endured. The coming weeks are, therefore, a critical...
HealthNature

Lobster Waste Could Be Used To Treat Coronavirus Infection

Andrea D. Steffen
Dr. Robert Bayer, a scientist with a startup company in Orono, Maine, is looking to develop medicinal products from lobster waste. He says that lobster extract has anti-viral properties and could potentially be used to...
Environment

New Study Shows Earth’s Ozone Layer Is Recovering

Andrea D. Steffen
The world isn’t in the best condition because of the coronavirus pandemic, but at least there’s a glimmer of good news coming from the scientific community regarding the ozone layer. Scientists have confirmed in a...
EnvironmentTransport

Older Cars Produce Less Carbon Dioxide Than Newer Models

Andrea D. Steffen
The car-making industry is going backward in tackling the climate crisis. A recent study found that new cars sold in the UK produce more carbon dioxide than older models even though they are using cleaner...
ScienceHealth

New Salty Coating For Masks Kills Coronavirus Within Minutes

Andrea D. Steffen
Many people around the world are wearing face masks to guard themselves against coronavirus. While there’s some controversy about whether masks work or not, the idea is they keep germs away from your nose and...