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How do you decontaminate objects exposed to radioactivity?
Can a person or object exposed to high radioactivity just take a shower with soap and water, or is more needed for decontamination?
Scientists discover enzyme that can turn air into energy, unlocking potential new energy source
A relative of the tuberculosis bacterium has long been known to convert hydrogen from the air into electricity. Now, scientists have discovered how.
What is nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion is the merging of two light atomic nuclei into one heavier one. If it can be harnessed on Earth, it could generate clean, limitless energy.
Steelmaking doesn’t need to come with CO2 emissions anymore, and SSAB has the technology
SSAB’s new steel-making process avoids fossils entirely, largely eliminating carbon emissions and producing water as a byproduct that it has bottled up to highlight its clean process.
New Way to Make 'Green Diesel' from Coal
If perfected, the process could help ease our reliance on petroleum-based gasoline.
Keystone XL Pipeline Will Cause Damage Beyond Spills (Op-Ed)
Does the Keystone XL pipeline have environmental impacts beyond the risk of spills?
How to store renewable energy
Renewable-energy storage can help humanity reduce its fossil fuel use and combat climate change. Here are some of the best and most promising methods for storing renewable energy.
