Physical Sciences
Recent findings may help the industry to produce plastics that are better for the environment
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New research shows that the damage done by decades of nickel and copper mining has not only devastated local environments, but also affected the global carbon cycle
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Recent work may lead to new advances in high-strength glass, which can be used for cooking, industrial, and smartphone applications
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Research is aimed at reducing barriers to wider electric vehicle adoption, including cutting the cost of ownership and improving the performance and life of components
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In a recent study, researchers assessed the shoreline around O'ahu that would be most vulnerable to erosion under three scenarios of sea level rise
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Researchers have discovered that seismic rumblings on the seafloor can provide them with another tool for monitoring the temperature of ocean waters
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Criteria for designing targeted quantum materials could support Internet of Things devices and other resource-intensive technologies
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Study tracks the long-term impact of early seed funding obtained from the National Science Foundation
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New research examines the effectiveness of common household fabrics in blocking droplets
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Molybdenum disulfide holds tremendous potential for numerous applications, but high costs and fabrications challenges have held back wider use
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Research lays the foundation for ultrafast optical data transfer in the many core microprocessors expected to emerge in the near future
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Scientists develop nanoscale copper wires with specially shaped surfaces to catalyze a chemical reaction that reduces greenhouse gas emissions while generating ethylene
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