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University Of Cambridge

AI Can Now Spot Deadly Landslides Before Humans Can, And That’s a Gamechanger

Cambridge scientists are using artificial intelligence to scan mountains and disaster zones in real time, detecting landslides faster than ever before. It could save thousands of lives in the wake of extreme weather and earthquakes.

AI Can Now Spot Deadly Landslides Before Humans Can, And That’s a Gamechanger
The University of Auckland

Silent Killer in Our Streams: Drug-Resistant Superbugs Are Taking Over New Zealand’s Water

Deadly superbugs are silently spreading through New Zealand’s waterways, scientists warn urgent action is needed before this invisible threat spirals out of control.

Silent Killer in Our Streams: Drug-Resistant Superbugs Are Taking Over New Zealand’s Water
Seoul National University

Solar Power’s New Record: Korean Scientists Smash Efficiency Limits With Tandem Cells

A breakthrough in perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells boosts power conversion efficiency to 26.3%, promising cleaner, cheaper, and more sustainable energy worldwide.

Solar Power’s New Record: Korean Scientists Smash Efficiency Limits With Tandem Cells
KAIST

This Tiny Catalyst Could Be a Game-Changer for Air Pollution. Here's How It Works

Scientists at KAIST unveil an atomic-scale breakthrough that traps and neutralizes toxic pollutants with stunning efficiency.

This Tiny Catalyst Could Be a Game-Changer for Air Pollution. Here's How It Works
University Of Cambridge

They Cut the Forest for Cows. What Happened Next Stunned Scientists

A vast bird survey in Colombia’s rainforests has revealed the devastating scale of biodiversity loss caused by cattle pasture, and it’s far worse than scientists feared.

They Cut the Forest for Cows. What Happened Next Stunned Scientists
EPFL

This Superpowered Soil Microbe Turns CO₂ Into Stone

At extreme carbon concentrations, a multitasking bacterium pulls off a chemical magic trick—locking gas away as solid mineral.

This Superpowered Soil Microbe Turns CO₂ Into Stone
EPFL

This Unexpected Use of Uranium Could Change Farming Forever

Scientists have discovered a radical new way to convert nitrogen in the air into ammonia using uranium, a breakthrough that could revolutionize fertilizer production and cut global emissions.

This Unexpected Use of Uranium Could Change Farming Forever
Technical University of Munich

Lightning Strikes Forests Harder Than We Ever Imagined

New research reveals lightning kills 320 million trees annually, reshaping our understanding of forest ecosystems.

Lightning Strikes Forests Harder Than We Ever Imagined
The University of Adelaide

This Aussie Innovation Could End Battery Waste Forever, And Supercharge a Greener Future

A bold new research centre in Australia aims to revolutionize how we recycle lithium batteries, turning toxic trash into clean tech treasure.

This Aussie Innovation Could End Battery Waste Forever, And Supercharge a Greener Future
King's College London

How Our Footsteps Push Plastic Into Rivers, Study Finds

New research shows how everyday foot traffic steers litter from land to riverbanks.

How Our Footsteps Push Plastic Into Rivers, Study Finds
KAIST

This Is Why Some Plants Suddenly Die And It's Written in Their DNA

New research uncovers how ancient gene warfare still drives plants to turn on their own tissues

This Is Why Some Plants Suddenly Die And It's Written in Their DNA
Brown University

This Underwater Forest Has Thrived for Decades. Now It’s Sending a Warning

A deep dive into Cashes Ledge reveals signs of ecological tipping points in the Gulf of Maine

This Underwater Forest Has Thrived for Decades. Now It’s Sending a Warning
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

The World's First Fog Water Map Reveals Hidden Rivers in the Sky

Chile’s new platform charts how much water can be harvested from coastal fog, offering hope to drought-stricken regions.

The World's First Fog Water Map Reveals Hidden Rivers in the Sky
Australian National University

Magnets and Shot Glasses Are Souvenirs, But These Ancient Foods Told Stories of Distant Lands

How wild boars from faraway places became the ultimate gifts at a 5,000-year-old Iranian feast.

Magnets and Shot Glasses Are Souvenirs, But These Ancient Foods Told Stories of Distant Lands
MIT

This Simulation Peered 1 Million Years Into the Future and It Held Up

MIT model accurately forecasts the long-term behavior of nuclear waste deep underground, boosting global confidence in permanent disposal solutions.

This Simulation Peered 1 Million Years Into the Future and It Held Up