Small chemical change may reap big climate reward
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated that small molecular tweaks to surfaces can improve absorption technology for direct air capture, or DAC, of...
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory advances with first five pilot projects
Realizing practical advantages and societal benefits from quantum-scale phenomena has been a long-sought milestone in quantum information science. The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced...
ORNL wins 14 R&D 100 research awards
MAQ: Machine Learning on Adiabatic Quantum Computers ORNL-developed MAQ is the first software that enables developers to leverage the speed of quantum computing to train machine...
Massive genes allow golden algae to synthesize its toxin
The toxic golden alga, Prymnesium parvum, can cause mass mortality events involving fish, including the environmental disaster that impacted the Oder River in Europe in...
Researchers find that decreased streamflow and increased temperatures are associated with declines in cottonwood forest along the Green River.
FORT Hydrologist Jonathan Friedman has co-authored a a new study using measurements of tree height, canopy volume and ring widths to document decline of cottonwood...
More osprey reproduction problems found around the Chesapeake Bay
"Perched on a nest atop a green navigation marker in Maryland’s Harris Creek, the osprey glared, spread its wings and started hopping as a boatload...
Algal blooms aren’t always harmful, but when they are, science is here to help
In 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released a strategic vision document identifying harmful algal bloom (HAB) and algal toxin science gaps, while prioritizing research...
NSF invests $7.6M in educational projects to build a skilled semiconductor manufacturing workforce in partnership with Intel Corporation
Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation and Intel Corporation announced a $7.6 million investment in six projects to advance equitable STEM education and training opportunities...
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) vote to create workgroup to study Virginia’s menhaden fishery
"The saga of the future of Virginia’s menhaden reduction fishery on Chesapeake Bay continues to unfold as the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Menhaden...
Pesticide Exposure Linked to Stillbirth Risk in New Study
Living less than about one-third of a mile from pesticide use prior to conception and during early pregnancy could increase the risk of stillbirths, according...