Wind and solar power could generate most but not all electricity in the United States,…
Browsing: Sustainability
Sustainability is the science and practice of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, balancing environmental health, economic viability, and social well-being. Research in this field explores solutions for conserving natural resources, reducing carbon emissions, designing sustainable cities, and transitioning to renewable energy and circular economies. As climate change and ecological degradation pose growing global challenges, sustainability science offers data-driven strategies to build resilient, equitable, and thriving communities. Follow the latest breakthroughs driving a more sustainable future.
From nanoscale silver to titanium dioxide for air purification, the use of nanomaterials of high…
Researchers have developed a new way to improve lithium-ion battery efficiency. Through the growth of…
Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick have developed a new direct, precise test…
An international team of researchers, including scientists from the University of York, has discovered a…
Researchers have designed a new LED-based train headlight that uses a tenth of the energy…
A team of researchers led by Northwestern University professor and fuel cell pioneer Sossina Haile…
MIT engineers working with scientists in Kuwait have found that volcanic rocks, when pulverized into…
Kelp forests grow along coastlines worldwide, largely hidden from view. Like rainforests, they’re among the…
The worldwide quest by researchers to find better, more efficient materials for tomorrow’s solar panels…
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has developed thermochromic windows capable…
Scientists at MIT have developed a new system that could potentially be used for converting…
A newly published study reveals that cities can lower urban emissions most effectively by using…
By adding bits of irradiated plastic water bottles to concrete, MIT engineers take plastic out…
Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) think that they could use graphite foam…