A new membrane technology developed by Newcastle University leverages humidity to efficiently capture carbon dioxide, offering a promising solution for sustainable direct air capture essential for achieving climate targets. Direct air capture was identified as one of the ‘Seven chemical separations to change the world’. This is because although carbon...

Carbon Capture Breakthrough: Humidity-Powered Membrane Pumps CO2 out of the Air

Ocean diatoms, like Cylindrotheca closterium, build biomass by both photosynthesis and consuming organic carbon, a finding that may change our view of the global carbon cycle. Recent research indicates that ocean-dwelling diatoms have more than one method for accumulating carbon. Besides photosynthesis, these single-celled plankton are also increasing their biomass by consuming organic carbon directly from the ocean. This discovery may prompt scientists to revise their estimates of the amount of carbon dioxide diatoms absorb from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Consequently, this could change our understanding of the global carbon cycle, which is particularly important in the context of climate change.

Surprise Discovery Could Rewrite the Global Carbon Cycle

A major obstacle for net zero technologies in combatting climate change is bridging the gap between fundamental research and its application in the real world. This gap, sometimes referred to as ‘the valley of death’, is common in the field of carbon capture, where novel materials are used to remove carbon dioxide from flue gasses produced by industrial processes. This prevents carbon from entering the atmosphere, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Scientists bridge the 'valley of death' for carbon capture technologies

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Carol Perez

There are lots of places in the US where you don’t necessarily need a car. There might be good public transportation and/or your area might be walkable, but for others, this might not be the case.

Free Car Programs: 16 Ways to Get a Car Without Paying

HP has entered into a collaboration with the United States Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Technology Office to support the ‘revitalisation’ of the Submarine Industrial Base. The NAVSEA Technology Office will harness HP’s Metal Jet binder jetting technology in its bid to ‘pioneer advanced manufacturing solutions.’

NAVSEA to 'revitalise' Submarine Industrial Base with help of HP Metal Jet 3D printing technology

Scientists have developed a novel way to recycle toxic waste — extracting gold from old electronics using a byproduct of a staple cuisine in many cultures. Researchers at Switzerland's ETH Zurich announced in a press release that they used "denatured" whey proteins (the watery portion of cheese that separates from curds) to create a sponge to recover gold ions from e-waste.

Scientists develop novel method to extract gold from old electronics using cheese — here's how it works

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis. Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. A new study reveals these vital ecosystems have consistently absorbed carbon dioxide for the past three decades, even as disruptions chip away at their capacity.

Forests endure as carbon sink despite regional pressures

A pioneering study led by Baylor University biologist Sarah Kienle, Ph.D., and published in the journal Polar Biology has unveiled the first paired observations of sexual behavior and vocalizations in wild leopard seals. Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Kienle and her team’s third published study on the mysterious leopard seal represents a major advance in understanding the behavior of one of the most difficult apex predators to study on Earth.

The courtship of leopard seals off the coast of South America

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

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Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

A team from Saarland University in Germany has secured funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder program to develop elastocalorics heating and cooling technology as an alternative to heat pumps and air conditioning systems. The €4 million ($4.36 million) EIC Pathfinder Challenge research project aims to develop a prototype...

Elastocalorics could replace heat pumps, air conditioning systems

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

No discussions yet. Start a discussion below. Energy manager Enbas connects PV system, heat pump and charging infrastructure. Heatwave pushes electricity consumption to maximum, Ukrenergo warns. South Africa’s energy minister promises transparency in nuclear deal. Infinity Power signs 4GW renewable energy MoU in Cameroon. Get Published - Build a...

How Many Solar Panels Would It Take To Power A House

Although most energy storage solutions on a grid-level focus on batteries, a group of researchers at MIT and Harvard University have proposed using supercapacitors instead, with their 2023 research article by [Nicolas Chanut] and colleagues published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The twist here is that rather than any existing supercapacitors, their proposal involves conductive concrete (courtesy of carbon black) on both sides of the electrolyte-infused insulating membrane. They foresee this technology being used alongside green concrete to become part of a renewable energy transition, as per a presentation given at the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Carbon–Cement Supercapacitors Proposed As An Energy Storage Solution

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Horoscope for Friday, July 19th

As sea ice disappears and grows less reflective, the Arctic has lost around a quarter of its cooling power since 1980, and the world has lost up to 15%, according to new research led by University of Michigan scientists. Using satellite measurements of cloud cover and the solar radiation reflected...

Sea ice's cooling power is waning faster than its area of extent

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Dear Recycle Lady, Last week you said #5 plastics were safe for microwaving. What about #2 and #4 plastics? Are they safe in the microwave? Curious Reader Dear Curious Reader, Good Question. High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) or #2 plastics are safe for microwaving. They are often considered the safest choice for microwaving. However, #4 plastics are […]
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Charlottesville, VA

Mushroom gummies being sold to promote brain function may contain the illegal hallucinogen psylocibin and other harmful ingredients not listed on the label, UVA Health experts are warning after five people – including a 3-year-old child – were sickened. A spate of cases seen in UVA Health Medical...

‘Brain health’ mushroom gummies found to contain illegal hallucinogens after 5 sickened

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New humidity-driven membrane to remove carbon dioxide from the air

Direct air capture was identified as one of the ‘Seven chemical separations to change the world’. This is because although carbon dioxide is the main contributor...

New humidity-driven membrane to remove carbon dioxide from the air

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