Are Wolverines Back In California?

Are Wolverines Back In California?

U.S. Forest Service scientists believe an Oregon State University graduate student working on a cooperative project with the agency’s Pacific Southwest Research station on the Tahoe National Forest…
New Carbon Aerogel Absorbs Hydrocarbon Pollutants

New Carbon Aerogel Absorbs Hydrocarbon Pollutants

A research team from the University of Granada has managed to produce the most useful material to-date that will eliminate pollutants like benzene, toluene and xylene, organic solvents widely used in…
Can Compost Heaps Cure Global Warming?

Can Compost Heaps Cure Global Warming?

Applying organic fertilizers, such as those resulting from composting, to agricultural land could increase the amount of carbon stored in these soils and contribute significantly to the reduction of…
Nanotechnologies Next Promise: Cleaner Water

Nanotechnologies Next Promise: Cleaner Water

Tiny particles of pure silica coated with an active material could be used to remove toxic chemicals, bacteria, viruses, and other hazardous materials from water much more effectively and at lower…