Using machine learning, researchers at Penn State have tied low-magnitude microearthquakes to the permeability of subsurface rocks beneath the Earth, a discovery that could have implications for improving geothermal energy transfer. Generating geothermal energy requires a permeable subsurface to efficiently release heat when cold fluids are forced into the rock. This
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As Netta Engelhardt sees it, secrets never die. Not even in a black hole. Engelhardt is a theoretical physicist at MIT who is teasing out the convoluted physics in and around black holes, in search of the fundamental ingredients that shape our universe. In the process, she’s upending popular ideas in
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The cement industry is one of the largest emitters of carbon dioxide and is responsible for some 8% of global emissions each year It's a major contributor to climate change — the way buildings and roads are made with concrete. It's also a problem that's growing as more of the world
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Air Peace’s commencement of flights on the London route and the recovery of the local currency have sparked fresh competition on international routes. Nigeria’s indigenous airline, Air Peace, may face a prolonged market battle with many foreign airlines with decades of experience in the industry following its debut on the Nigeria-London
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In a study led by the University of Sheffield, researchers found that substituting plastics with alternative materials actually results in increased greenhouse gas emissions. Following an explosion in plastic production during the 20th century, plastics are now deemed as a chief culprit of global warming. The reason for this is that
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If we were not biased towards Indonesia’s Lion Air, we might have caught the default in Boeing 737 Max earlier, and avoided the second crash Between 2016 to 2018, I was taking Lion Air flights approximately twice a month to Indonesia. Lion Air flights were the most affordable (a fancy word for
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A UK-based startup is making significant advancements towards its goal of delivering gigawatts of clean energy to Earth using massive solar arrays placed in orbit. Space Solar has announced a breakthrough in wireless power transmission technology, a vital step in realizing the ambitious concept of space-based solar power. The potential of
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A new study highlights the potential for Texas to become a global leader in the development of a robust hydrogen economy. The report, developed by a team of researchers from The University of Texas at Austin, IdeaSmiths, LLC, Frontier Energy, Inc., GTI Energy and Center for Houston's Future, Inc., outlines the
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Study shows perceptions of “good” schools are heavily dependent on the preparation of the students entering them. Are schools that feature strong test scores highly effective, or do they mostly enroll students who are already well-prepared for success? A study co-authored by MIT scholars concludes that widely disseminated school quality ratings
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An electrochemical technology might be a solution to combat ocean acidification and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. With the support of the Carbon to Sea initiative, researchers from McMaster University and the University of Toronto have developed the ingenious technology. The innovation could have far-reaching implications for mitigating the catastrophic
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