Nanomaterials are being used to give plants novel and augmented functions, with potential applications ranging from self-healing materials to living electronics, report Michael Strano and Juan Pablo ...

Turning ordinary houseplants into sustainable, glowing lamps may soon become a reality, thanks to groundbreaking research by scientists at MIT. By embedding specialized nanoparticles into plant leaves ...

Reliable energy is the heart of our modern economy, and until recently, it has been something that many could take for granted. But as extreme weather events become more frequent, and increasing ...

Picture an all-electric home with smart appliances that talk to each other via WiFi to figure out when to pull power from the grid. That’s the idea behind something called ‘virtual power plant’ ...

Asphalt producers/paving contractors often agonize over the substantial investment required to add a new production facility or replace an existing one, and for good reason. A new asphalt plant, which ...

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Stone tools bear tell-tale markings of fiber technology going back 39,000 years Stone tools bear microscopic evidence of ancient plant technology, according to a study published June 30, 2023 in the ...

Remember that "pandemic garden" you started in 2020 that didn't quite make it? Well, you're not alone in your plant care struggles. In fact, many people unintentionally send their houseplants to the ...

Kemmerer is remote even by Wyoming standards — a 50-mile detour off Interstate 80. Its elevation is actually higher than its population and it attracts tourists who stop in to hunt for local fossils.

The conversation around asphalt plant emissions can be highly technical, and sometimes confusing. However, with the passage of new legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, there are more direct ...