What is a heat dome? An atmospheric scientist explains the weather phenomenon baking large parts of the country

Jun 23, 2022 16:19 pm UTC| Science

A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over an area. The heat dome can stretch over several states and linger for days to weeks, leaving the people, crops and animals below to suffer...

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A new farming proposal to reduce carbon emissions involves a lot of trust – and a lot of uncertainty

Jun 21, 2022 22:51 pm UTC| Science

After decades of avoiding inclusion in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), New Zealands primary production sector has begrudgingly acknowledged that reducing on-farm emissions of greenhouse gases is an...

Sea lettuce used as cow feed may lower marine ecosystem threat

Jun 15, 2022 23:13 pm UTC| Science Nature Economy Business

A joint study conducted by a local feed manufacturer and Konkuk University showed that cows fed with a newly developed feed containing sea lettuce emitted 28 percent less methane gas than those who werent. Cows fed sea...

S. Korean scientists develop robot skin that senses tactile stimuli, self heals

Jun 14, 2022 08:51 am UTC| Science Health Economy Business

A research team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed a robot skin that can sense external tactile stimuli and recover from injury when damaged. The newly developed robot skin...

Absolut enlists startup's help in developing fiber-based bottle cap

Jun 14, 2022 08:12 am UTC| Nature Economy Business Science

The Absolut Company is enlisting the help of Swedish start-up Blue Ocean Closures in developing a fiber-based closure cap for its Absolut Vodka bottle. The caps design uses a combination of sustainably sourced FSC fiber...

S. Korea to produce biodegradable plastic with seaweed

Jun 10, 2022 05:08 am UTC| Economy Nature Business Science

South Koreas Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and a research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology will begin developing technology that uses marine plants to produce biodegradable plastic material. Among...

How nanotechnology can revive Nigeria's textile industry

Jun 09, 2022 08:50 am UTC| Science

Nigerias cotton production has fallen steeply in recent years. It once supported the largest textile industry in Africa. The fall is due to weak demand for cotton and to poor yields resulting from planting low-quality...