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A research team led by Professor Su-Il In of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has uncovered the ...

The prospect of heat waves without end, increasingly destructive floods, relentless drought, rapidly rising sea levels, and the risk of “point of no return” tipping points require humanity to swiftly ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover produced breathable oxygen on Mars on April 20, 2021, marking the first time humans manufactured a ...

Scientific literature provides evidence that the way we breathe influences neural areas related to attention, memory, smell, ...

Prymat is packaging its dried seasoning in Mondi's high-barrier paper, aspiring to balance recyclability and low CO2 impact with product protection and visual appeal.

A recent Finnish study has found that measuring adolescents' maximal oxygen uptake often requires a brief verification phase to ensure reliable results. The researchers also note that even small ...

Scientists found a soil microbe that both releases and absorbs electricity, pointing to new renewable energy technologies.

Methane emissions from wetlands are rising faster than those from industrial sources, prompting concerns about a climate feedback loop.

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