Researchers from Texas A&M University are using artificial intelligence to track pollution caused by accidental chemical emissions following natural hazards. An increased understanding of the relationship between natural hazards and unplanned chemical emissions may help researchers and policymakers predict, and hopefully prevent, future pollution. The research findings are outlined in a recently published paper.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. 

Natural weathering processes are removing CO₂ from the air in a wide range of environments across continents and ocean. Until recently these ‘CO₂ vacuum cleaners’ were often studied separately, without properly examining their complex interactions. Now, an international team of Earth scientists is proposing an integrated vision of the many factors that influence the removal of atmospheric CO₂ from the highest mountain peaks to the deep ocean floor, including their various interactions. The so-called weathering continuum provides a much more complete picture on what controls and regulates the natural removal of CO₂, which could help in the development of enhancing weathering techniques.

Not all poisonous gases have a smell or a color. But a tiny grid of pastel- and candy-colored squares that effectively “sniffs” out hazardous chemicals in the air such as chlorosarin — a highly toxic nerve agent — could help detect them. Researchers report in ACS Sensors that the colorful patterns in their inexpensive and durable paper-based sensor array changed in the presence of poisonous gases, allowing for quick and accurate measurements within minutes.     

In an era where renewable energy is rapidly transforming our power grids, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems face a persistent challenge: the sun doesn't always shine when we need electricity most. Researchers at Aalborg University have developed an innovative solution that could significantly advance how we store and manage solar energy, making renewable power more reliable and cost-effective.