When a storm's charging zone sits close to the Earth's surface, the resulting “superbolts” can be 1,000 times stronger than regular lightning. Superbolts are more likely to strike the closer a storm cloud’s electrical charging zone is to the land or ocean’s surface, a new study finds. These conditions are responsible
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MIT engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids salt-clogging issues of other designs. Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely passive device that is inspired by the ocean, and powered by the sun. In a paper appearing today in the
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Archaeologists have uncovered new treasures from Heracleion, the 'lost' Egyptian city that sunk into the Mediterranean Sea over 1,000 years ago. The 'precious' new finds, shared by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio, include gold jewellery, silver dishes and an odd pouring device shaped like a duck. There's also a Djed – a pillar-like symbol
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Asphalt is primarily known for use in roadways, but it's also used to pave playgrounds, bicycle paths, running tracks and tennis and basketball courts—all platforms for activities where breathing toxic fumes can be dangerous. Outdoor use on driveways, rooftops and parking lots, especially in the Arizona sun, also can lead
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Benefits of Decentralized Systems Decentralized wastewater treatment systems allow for a customized solution based on the specific needs and characteristics of the local area. From reduced infrastructure costs to managed aquifer recharge (MAR), decentralized systems offer a resilient and reliable approach to wastewater treatment, minimizing potential environmental impacts while offering flexibility
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Landscape architecture refers to the designing of environments, along with natural or semi-natural terrestrial surroundings. Anything we see and experience is bound to have some impact on us. A sight of well-designed controlled landscape design and the expanse of wilderness, both affect our mind in different ways, which further depends
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A new study updates the planetary boundary framework and shows human activities are increasingly impacting the planet and, thereby, increasing the risk of triggering dramatic changes in overall Earth conditions. For over 3 billion years, the interaction between life (represented by the planetary boundary, Biosphere Integrity) and climate have controlled the
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The Red Bull Ford Powertrains (RBFPT) has partnered with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to develop a next-generation hybrid engine that promises to revolutionize the racing industry. The ambitious project aims to create a 100-percent sustainable fuel engine, setting a new standard in the racing world. This initiative is a testament
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Rivers are warming and losing oxygen faster than oceans, according to a Penn State-led study published in the journal Nature Climate Change. The study shows that of nearly 800 rivers, warming occurred in 87% and oxygen loss occurred in 70%. The study also projects that within the next 70 years, river
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In a move that has sparked tension in the global automotive industry, China’s Commerce Ministry has strongly protested the European Union’s decision to investigate Chinese electric vehicle (EV) exports, denouncing it as a “protectionist” measure aimed at disrupting the supply chain. The European Union announced on Wednesday that it would initiate
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