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Environmental Engineering is the application of engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment for the protection of human health and at-risk ecosystems.

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Scientists Electrify Water To Create Carbon

By: Jordan Jeon, Journalist
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found a way to use seawater to create a new kind of cement that can help fight climate change. This new cement is made by using electricity to turn seawater into a material that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air.
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woman in brown jacket standing on sidewalk during daytime

Green Walls And How They Benefit Cities

By: James McMurtray, Journalist
Green walls are walls of a building that have plants on them. They have many benefits such as improving the mental health of those around the green wall, reducing the temperature of the city, and obviously helping the climate.
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satellite flying on space

Global Warming Could Lead to Satellite Traffic Jams and Collisions

By: Edwin Gomez, Journalist
Global warming isn't just impacting our planet—it's starting to affect what's orbiting it. As climate change accelerates, the increase in space debris and changes in satellite orbits could lead to traffic jams in space, creating new risks for collisions. What does this mean for the future of space exploration and technology? Find out how our warming world is creating a new kind of congestion, high above the Earth."
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Scientists Recreate Plants’ Energy-Capturing Ability In Artificial Photosynthesis

Scientists Recreate Plants’ Energy-Capturing Ability In Artificial Photosynthesis

By: Aupsara Banik, Journalist
Scientists have unraveled the mysteries of photosynthesis, a process plants use to convert sunlight into energy. This breakthrough could pave the way for innovative clean energy solutions inspired by nature.
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High-Speed, High-Endurance Performance Robot Tien Kung

UBTech Unveils A Humanoid Robot That Conquers Sand, Snow, And Stairs At 6 MPH

By: Aupsara Banik, Journalist
China's UBTech has introduced a $41,000 humanoid robot designed to navigate challenging terrains like sand, snow, and stairs at a speed of 6 MPH. This debut marks a significant step in the competitive race to develop affordable, versatile machines for widespread use.
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white bird flying over the lake during daytime

Biodiversity Loss May Be More important Then We Think

By: Rory Bierhanzl, Journalist
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, from the different species of animals and micro-organisms, to the great expanses of woodlands and wetlands. Biodiversity is vitally important to the health of the Earth, as well as the regulation of our climate, and the loss that we are experiencing of our biodiversity could be the broken cog in the machine that brings our planet down.
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green and black reptile on white sand

Iguanas Took Longest-Ever 5,000-Mile Ocean Taxi 34 Million Years Ago

By: Miles Kowalewski, Journilist
A new study has uncovered an intriguing page in the history of the Earth's longest-lived animals, the iguanas. 34 million years ago, the ancient reptiles embarked on what is now the longest oceanic journey ever undertaken by a land animal, covering an incredible 5,000 miles of open ocean.
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Robot that looks like a worm

Robot that looks like a worm

The robot that looks like a worm. The Worm Robot can help by go into areas that are hard for people to reach during wildfires.
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US firm unveils ‘world’s largest’ transparent power-generating solar windows

US firm unveils ‘world’s largest’ transparent power-generating solar windows

By: Edwin Gomez, Journalist
Transparent solar panels represent a revolutionary way of powering homes, which are embedded in windows and generate electricity from the sun. By entering mainstream use in Europe and doubling the potential energy generation,  solar windows are transforming how we consider clean energy.
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short-haired black cat besides brown wooden table

Ancient Mammals Grew Dark Fur to Avoid Being Eaten By Dinosaurs

By: Aidan Pham, Journalist
Prehistoric mammals used dark fur to survive the age of dinosaurs. These mammals blended into the shadows to avoid being eaten by dinosaurs at night using their monochrome coats as camouflage.
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A large quarry dump used in mining operations.

Hidden Treasure: US Discovers $8.4 billion Worth of Rare Earth Metals in Coal Ash Landfills

By: Brian Argueta, Journalist
A groundbreaking discovery by the University of Texas at Austin has revealed $8.4 billion worth of rare earth elements hidden in U.S. coal ash, offering a potential solution to reduce reliance on imports. This untapped resource could transform America's approach to securing critical minerals, turning industrial waste into a valuable asset.!
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A baby endangered species, known as the red panda, sitting in a tree with its mother.

How Scientists Are Exploring The Usage Of Animals’ Waste To Fight Their Extinctions

By: Jack Gradishar, Journalist
“It’s very, very early stages, but so far it’s feeling very positive.” said Professor Suzannah Williams from Oxford University. This new discovery could help save so many endangered species by using the DNA for reproduction.
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