MIT team makes a case for direct carbon capture from seawater, not air

The oceans soak up enormous quantities of carbon dioxide, and MIT researchers say they've developed a way of releasing and capturing it that uses far less energy than direct air capture – with some other environmental benefits to boot.

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Soil biodiversity could counter negative health impacts of urbanization

In a new study, scientists from China, Europe and Australia have examined how rapid urbanization has affected an often overlooked area of biodiversity, soil biodiversity, and how it has impacted human health.

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Engineered wood is stronger, fights climate change by capturing CO2

With the world focused on addressing climate change, scientists have had to get creative when it comes to developing sustainable building materials that tackle CO2 emissions. A team has now engineered wood that is stronger and traps carbon dioxide.

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Dallas Central Appraisal District Targeted By Ransomware And Extorted For $170,000

Tyler Cross Published on: February 15, 2023 After suffering a ransomware attack on Nov. 8, the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) was forced to pay $170,000 worth of Bitcoin. The…

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Proposed planetary system classifications suggest ours is the rarest

Astronomers have classified planetary systems into four distinct categories, based on the sizes and arrangements of their planets. As it turns out, the architecture of our own solar system is the rarest kind.

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