Germany Has Installed 550,000 Balcony Solar Panels. The United States Could Do it Too
Germany has outfitted over half a million balconies with solar panels to fight the climate crisis. Can the United States follow suit?
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Slippery Situation: Japanese Eels Have Evolved the Ability to Escape a Predator’s Stomach After Being Eaten
Researchers have captured evidence of juvenile Japanese eels, known as Anguilla japonica, escaping from the stomachs of their fish predators.
4 Billion People Lack Access to Clean Water, Concerning New Study Reveals
Half of the planet's population lacks access to clean water, according to new findings that reveal the impact of poor water quality.
Something Odd is Happening to the World’s Largest Iceberg, and It’s Making Experts Dizzy
The world’s largest iceberg has been engaged in unusual behavior in recent months that has left some glaciologists dizzy.
Researchers Reveal the Secret Ingredient That Causes Volcanoes to Make Precious Sapphires
Researchers from Heidelberg University have discovered the secret ingredient that allows some volcanoes to make sapphires.
Independence Day 2024: America Has Issues, but Science and Technology Remain Promising
In this Independence Day edition of The Intelligence Brief we look at how science and technology are poised to improve the lives of Americans.
Something Odd is Happening Daily in Antarctica That Researchers Completely Overlooked Until Now
Something is happening each day at Antarctica's largest ice shelf that has previously gone unnoticed, despite more than a century of human activity in the area.
These Mysterious Seafloor Holes Off the California Coast Have Long Baffled Scientists. Now We Know Their Cause.
Off the Central California coast, a massive field of seafloor holes roughly the size of Los Angeles has long perplexed researchers.
Scientists Create Swarming Micro-Robots That Can “Hunt” Microplastics and Bacteria Contaminating Water
Scientists report the development of microbiotic swarms that capture microplastics and potentially harmful microbes in water, paving the way for new approaches to combatting pollution in our oceans and waterways.
Biochar is the Natural Charcoal Product that Could Revolutionize Tomorrow’s Cities
Biochar is emerging as a powerful tool that has the potential to transform urban areas into greener spaces.
Mining the Deep: Deep-Sea Metals Extraction Is Driving Innovative Tech, But Poses Potential Problems Too
Responsible deep-sea mining is possible with comprehensive safeguards and regulations in place. If done effectively, green tech may be able to flourish in the years ahead.
Researchers Discover New Organisms with an Appetite That Could Help Revolutionize Plastic Recycling
Scientists say they have discovered a variety of microbes that can break down plastic at low temperatures.
Green Energy Game-Changer? The Environmental Benefits of Nuclear Fusion
Now is the time to be looking at the variety of ways nuclear fusion will be beneficial for the environment in the decades ahead.
This Ghost Ship Could Cause Earth’s Next Greatest Environmental Catastrophe
The UN crowdfunded the money to drain the FSO Safer, but the ship still sits off the coast of Yemen, and the winds are coming.....
The UN crowdfunded the money to drain the FSO Safer, but the ship still sits off the coast of Yemen, and the winds are coming.....
Loaded with 1.14 million barrels of oil, the FSO Safer is quickly falling apart, and could soon play host to an environmental disaster.
Could Dinosaurs Survive in the Modern World? The New Jurassic Park Movie Says Yes
The new Jurassic Park: World Domination movie asks the question: could dinosaurs survive in today's society?
The United Nations Wants to Clean the Ocean by 2030
A group of international experts gathered to create a plan that would help the UN reach its goal to clean the ocean by 2030.
As Fish Stocks Continue to Be Depleted, What is the Future of Fishing?
AI and smart boats will create a sustainable future for fishing, but only if we update a tired and wasteful industry.
AI and smart boats will create a sustainable future for fishing, but only if we update a tired and wasteful industry.
Scientists predict we will deplete our fishing stocks by 2050, which begs a big question: What is the future of fishing?
Declassified Cold War-Era Spy Satellite Photos Reveal the Impact of Environmental Change
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.