What tiny fossils tell us about Earth’s changing oceans
For paleoceanographer Chiara Borrelli, microscopic fossils buried beneath the seafloor are a window into the oceans of the past—and a changing planet.
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Bacteria-based bioplastics reduce ocean waste
A team of scientists, including biology professor Anne S. Meyer, is developing plastic materials that degrade in oceans.
New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste
The energy-efficient desalination system produces fresh water without chemical additives and transforms leftover salts into useful materials.
Hidden ocean feedback loop could accelerate climate change
Researchers identify how warming oceans may trigger increased methane emissions, adding a key insight for current climate models.
LLE and Focused Energy Inc. announce $6.9 million research collaboration
The partnership aims to bridge fusion science and commercial power.
How to entice water guzzlers to conserve
A California field experiment shows why targeting high water users with the right incentives outperforms years of public messaging.
Scientists engineer unsinkable metal tubes
The superhydrophobic design could lead to resilient ships, floating platforms, and renewable energy innovations.
Engineering a low-cost alternative catalyst for producing sustainable petrochemicals
Newly identified methods to harness the properties of tungsten carbide could yield viable substitutes for precious metals like platinum.
Atomic insights could boost chemical manufacturing efficiency
URochester researchers develop algorithms that reveal how propane becomes propylene for everyday products.
Time to throw away the plastics in your kitchen?
URochester researchers on the growing concern of plastics exposure on human health.
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