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New way to find geothermal energy

Posted on June 19, 2025June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.

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    Natural materials to support green energy

    Posted on June 5, 2025June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.

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      Microbes make different greenhouse gases during wetland drainage

      Posted on May 22, 2025June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Researchers found that soil microbes release less methane but more carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide in draining peatlands.

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        Researchers develop new eco-friendly fashion

        Posted on November 11, 2024June 26, 2025 by Bhargabi Banerjee

        Scientists modified bacteria to produce an eco-friendly, self-coloring leather substitute, in a step toward sustainable fashion.

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          Can insects munch their way through our plastic problem?

          Posted on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 by Erica Curles

          The invention of plastic improved human lives in many ways, but it has also created a lot of waste. Plastic waste can take centuries to…

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            New rice growing method is environmentally friendly and more effective

            Posted on April 20, 2022June 25, 2025 by Hunter Dulay

            Growing rice using an alternating wet and dry method can boost plant health and the amount of nutrients it carries thanks to…

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              Bacteria that live on plant roots are important for farming

              Posted on January 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

              Scientists used DNA sequencing to identify what microbes live on or near the root systems of farmed and wild wheat. They found that farmed…

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                What is direct heating and how does it impact our future?

                Posted on January 7, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                You hear people panicking about climate change. But what about direct heating? Even if there was no climate change, our energy use still…

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                  Growing plants on the surface of the Moon and Mars

                  Posted on October 5, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                  The reality of being able to live and settle on Martian or lunar bases can seem like it is getting close. To do this, we need to be able to…

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                    A new model for predicting human population growth

                    Posted on July 17, 2020November 2, 2022 by Gina Misra

                    Scientists at University of Washington have attempted to improve upon previous population models developed by the United Nations and the…

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