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New Spanish nanomaterial cools surfaces by up to 12.9C without electricity

New Spanish nanomaterial cools surfaces by up to 12.9C without electricity

Researchers at Spain's CSIC have developed a polymer nanostructure that sheds heat into outer space using solar radiation, potentially cutting reliance on air conditioning in buildings, vehicles and electronic devices.

Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty

Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty

Germany accuses the European Commission of using an electricity market law to sidestep EU tax rules and national sovereignty. The dispute could affect the pace of the bloc’s electrification drive and efforts to reduce its reliance on…

Around 41% of people who saw UK government heat alerts took no action, study finds

Around 41% of people who saw UK government heat alerts took no action, study finds

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe - but a new study finds that 41% of people who saw heat-health alerts in England took no protective action. Why aren't warnings translating into action?

Faced with historic drought, the Dutch rethink water management

Faced with historic drought, the Dutch rethink water management

The Netherlands, which designed its dikes, dams and vast waterworks to battle floods, faces a dilemma: how to retain water while protecting itself from it?

Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas

Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas

Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle native to the Gulf of Mexico is largely thriving after he was found nearly dead on a beach in Wales…

Navy gets MQ-9B boost: India leases 2 Sea Guardians for Indian Ocean surveillance

Navy gets MQ-9B boost: India leases 2 Sea Guardians for Indian Ocean surveillance

India's Navy will lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for enhanced Indian Ocean surveillance. This leasing agreement boosts maritime domain awareness and response capabilities significantly. India also plans to acquire thirty-one MQ-9B…

Would you eat algae ketchup? Scientists create protein-rich version

Would you eat algae ketchup? Scientists create protein-rich version

Researchers are enhancing ketchup by incorporating protein extracted from microalgae. This exciting advancement greatly increases the protein levels in this beloved condiment. Studies showed that adding moderate amounts of algae preserved…

Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK

Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK

Temperatures could drop by more than 15C compared with last Thursday as cold front moves arrives from Monday Relief from the unrelenting heat is finally arriving this week across western Europe, with more unsettled conditions bringing the…

‘Our new normal’: how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas

‘Our new normal’: how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas

As warming seas push native species to cooler waters farther north, once-rare visitors have become more common ‘It sounds silly but I thought it was a person in the water waving,” says Kurt Lander, skipper of the Yellowfin charter boat…

Elon Musk's Starbase wants to expand in south Texas

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Elon Musk's Starbase wants to expand in south Texas

Landowners and activists worry about impact to the environment around SpaceX's complex. (Image credit: Reynaldo Leaños Jr.)

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AI-generated wildlife images are endangering animals and people, experts warn

AI-generated wildlife images are endangering animals and people, experts warn

Hyper-realistic visuals of wild animals behaving like pets can distort public perceptions of wildlife and harm conservation efforts.

Rohan Naidu: From engineering dropout to probing the early universe

Rohan Naidu: From engineering dropout to probing the early universe

Rohan Naidu, an astronomer from Hyderabad, is making significant contributions to our understanding of the early universe. His recent study focuses on a cosmic dawn object that reveals a supermassive black hole enveloped by dense gas. This…