World’s first zero-carbon aluminum smelting technology

For over 130 years, aluminum has been produced in the same dirty, greenhouse gas-releasing way. Now Apple is investing $10 million in a carbon-free aluminum smelting process.

UK astronomers find exoplanets with sodium, helium in atmospheres

A team of researchers, using Europe’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, has found an exoplanet, WASP-96b, with a cloud-free atmosphere, allowing them to detect sodium in levels similar to abundances on Earth.

Stellar mass black holes swarm in Milky Way’s core

The Chandra Observatory has found direct evidence for up to 10 stellar-mass black holes and thousands more lurking within a few light years of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.

Jupiter and Venus Change Earth's Orbit Every 405,000 Years

A new study presents the first physical evidence that the Venus’ and Jupiter’s gravity can cause shifts in Earth’s orbit—and swings in its climate—every 405,000 years.

Meditation, yoga help sharpen your mind: Study

A new study by researchers at Trinity College Dublin explains for the first time the neurophysiological link between breathing and attention.

Record Low Bering Sea Ice

As April drew to a close, scientists confirmed that sea ice in the Bering Sea was at 10 percent of normal levels. This causes 'natural disaster' for Alaskan communities.

All New Homes in California, US Must Incorporate Solar

Starting in 2020, all new homes in California will be required to incorporate advanced efficiency measures and rooftop solar — in an historic development for clean energy in the state.

Uber just unveiled a prototype of its futuristic air taxi

The company aims to conduct test flights of its air taxi in 2020 in Dallas or Los Angeles, with commercial service to begin as soon as 2023.

Record-breaking Water Purifier Made of Paper

By draping black, carbon-dipped paper in a triangular shape and using it to both absorb and vaporize water, researchers have developed a method for using sunlight to generate clean water with near-perfect efficiency.

New platform transforms gene editor into precision tool

Researchers have developed a new platform that makes CRISPR less like a cutting tool and more like a word processor with a search-and-replace function.

Global tourism carbon footprint quantified in world first

The global comprehensive tourism footprint is about four times greater than previous estimates, is growing faster than international trade and is already responsible for almost a tenth of global greenhouse emissions.

One of the world's largest Arm-based supercomputer deployments

  • 8 May 2018

The three supercomputer clusters are located at the University of Edinburgh, the University of Bristol and the University of Leicester, and will run more than 12,000 Arm-based cores.

Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 10.3 Million Worldwide in 2017

The renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017, a 5.3 per cent increase from 2016, according to the latest figures released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Robot cities: Three urban prototypes

Fourth industrial revolution driven by robots is shaping urban spaces and urban life in response to opportunities and challenges in economic, social, political and healthcare domains.

Graphene Makes Concrete Stronger While Reducing Carbon Emissions

UK Researchers have created graphene-infused concrete that is twice as strong but has far lower carbon emissions than ordinary concrete.