climate change
Nanoparticles To Convert Carbon Dioxide Into Fuel
Gold nanoparticles that use solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into methane could help limit the effects of climate change, say scientists in India.
A Minister On A Mission (VIDEO)
As the world awakens to the enormity of the plastic waste crisis, Malaysia’s Yeo Bee Yin has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most vocal champions for biodegradable plastics and a new circular economy.
Scientists Find Gene Set Linked To Coral Bleaching
Warmer waters induce changes in the expression of 292 genes in the symbiotic sea anemone Exaiptasia diaphana, with implications for coral bleaching.
Catalyst Converts CO2 Into Chemical Feedstock
Researchers in Japan have found an environmentally friendly path to reducing carbon dioxide levels while yielding industrially important formate products.
The Future Of Science We Make (VIDEO)
Ten students from Asia will present their ingenious projects like making medical technologies affordable and using food waste as an energy source at the Google Science Fair in California, USA this year.
Climate Change Promotes Pika Grazing And Grassland Degradation In Tibet
A warmer climate over the Tibetan plateau may result in alpine grassland degradation by decreasing plant growth and increasing pika grazing.
Deep Microbes Shed Light On Carbon Cycle
Scientists have discovered a way to track the activity of microbes that degrade hydrocarbons, which could lead to a better understanding of the Earth's carbon cycle.
Industrial-Scale Aquaculture Intensifies Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Researchers in China, South Korea and the UK have demonstrated that the rapid increase in aquaculture activities is associated with elevated greenhouse gas emissions.
Study Predicts Major Losses To Asian Elephant Habitats By 2070
Asian elephants may lose up to 42 percent of suitable habitats in India and Nepal by 2070, according to research by an international team of scientists.
