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ETH Zurich scientists with single-atom indium catalyst converting CO2 to methanol in a high-tech lab reactor, sustainable energy theme.

Scientists develop single-atom catalyst for CO2-to-methanol conversion

March 20, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ በ AI የተሰራ ምስል

Researchers at ETH Zurich have engineered a catalyst using isolated indium atoms on hafnium oxide to convert CO2 and hydrogen into methanol more efficiently than previous methods. This single-atom design maximizes metal use and enables clearer study of reaction mechanisms. The breakthrough could support sustainable chemical production if powered by renewables.

Ituango records lowest discharge but completes 35 days of spillovers

Colombia's Ituango hydroelectric plant recorded the lowest discharge of the recent period at 15.93 GWh but completed 35 consecutive days of spillovers due to climatic contingency and water volatility. The reservoir reached 98.8% fill level, while Chuza dropped to a critical low of 30.0% and Muña recovered to 46.6%.

AEI report raises bias concerns over federal judges' climate guide

March 24, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The American Energy Institute has released a report alleging political bias in a climate science chapter of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, a guide for federal judges. The Federal Judicial Center removed the chapter from its version, but the National Academies continues to publish it online. National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt defended the decision, citing the joint development process.

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Climate therapist addresses travel guilt over emissions

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Scientists attribute Greenland platinum spike to volcanic activity

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Wildfires in tropical peatlands hit 2000-year high

Kristersson secures Swedish bottleneck fees at EU summit

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has received guarantees at the EU summit in Brussels that Swedish bottleneck fees will only fund expansion of the Swedish electricity grid. The funds will not be used for European projects. Meanwhile, the EU emissions trading system is defended against calls for changes.

Great Lakes hold untapped offshore wind potential

March 19, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The Great Lakes offer ideal conditions for offshore wind energy, yet no turbines have been built there due to regulatory and economic barriers. States control the lakebeds, providing some advantages over federal ocean waters, but federal oversight and infrastructure gaps persist. Developers and lawmakers express cautious optimism amid political uncertainties.

Scientists create cosmic clock from zircon crystals to study ancient landscapes

Researchers at Curtin University have developed a technique using krypton gas in microscopic zircon crystals to track the history of Earth's landscapes over millions of years. The method, which relies on cosmic rays striking surface minerals, reveals how erosion and sediment movement have shaped terrains in response to climate and tectonic changes. This approach could also aid in locating mineral deposits in Australia.

South African scientists outperform global leaders in Antarctic research

March 12, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

South African researchers from the University of Cape Town and partners have surpassed institutions like Oxford, Princeton, and Stanford in Antarctic and Southern Ocean science, according to a new global report. Their work excels in publication quantity, quality, and citations from 2022 to 2024. This achievement highlights South Africa's growing influence in polar research despite limited resources.

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