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WEBNew research finds strong links between the arrival of white-nose syndrome, increased insecticide use, and higher infant mortality. Sep 2024 17. People underestimate scientific consensus on climate. Correcting the record goes a long way. A massive multi-country study suggests that simply closing the gap between the actual and perceived ...
How to pull water out of air using only gravity
WEB1 day ago · But traditional radiative condensers do not produce enough cooling per unit area. So water droplets remain pinned on the surface, and require active collection, write KAUST materials scientist and engineer Qiaoqiang Gan and his colleagues in a paper they published in the journal Advanced Materials.. To overcome this issue, the researchers added a simple twist to the condenser surface.
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WEBPersonal cooling device overcomes AC’s flaws. Low-cost gadget that absorbs heat radiating from skin could be an energy-efficient, quiet way to keep cool with windows open for fresh air. Anthropocene magazine brings together designers, scientists, and entrepreneurs to explore how we can create a sustainable Human Age we actually want to live in.
Urban birds harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria
WEB2 days ago · A similar pattern emerged when the scientists looked for genetic markers of antibiotic resistance in the Campylobacter. Urban birds such as crows and thrushes, as well as starlings, had higher rates of bacteria with signs of resistance to widely-used antibiotics. The same was true with water birds, including gulls, ducks and geese that might ...
The world’s fisheries are in more trouble than we think.
WEBAug 28, 2024 · The world’s fisheries are in more trouble than we think. New research finds the danger of overfishing is being understated by scientists advising policymakers. Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. As the world’s capacity for plundering the ocean for food grows, our ability to know what level of fishing is sustainable isn’t keeping pace.
Anthropocene Issue 7: Pattern Seeking in the Human Age
WEBSep 20, 2024 · Researchers hit on an unexpected tool to extract 80% of protein from beer waste: microwaves. By Emma Bryce. Spent barley, which amounts to 36.4 million tons of landfill waste each year, could provide an alternative to meat protein—and simultaneously tackle food waste.
Articles about the Anthropocene | Anthropocene Magazine
WEBThe Anthropocene: Paul Crutzen’s Epochal Legacy. He came to science late in his life, helped to preserve the Earth’s protective ozone, and fundamentally changed our views of nature and ourselves. Societies have reshaped landscapes for thousands of years. So why is the Anthropocene so destructive? Researchers show humans have transformed the ...
Climate Changes Articles | Anthropocene Magazine
WEBClimate Change Stories. From stories about pioneering work in solar fuels and carbon capture, to building resilient coastal infrastructure, to how the insurance industry is rewriting risk management strategies, Anthropocene magazine aims to be a leading voice in the conversation about the global transition to decarbonized economies.
Anthropocene Issue #5: Time to Relocate
WEBThe race is on to build an AC unit that doesn’t cook the planet. By Emily Underwood. There's a $1 million prize for anyone that can design a room air conditioner that costs no more than twice what a standard one costs and produces five times less greenhouse gas.