Hemp is more sustainable than timber – here’s how it could transform low-carbon construction
A hemp renaissance could transform the construction industry – this fast-growing crop sequesters or stores carbon and has multiple environmental benefits and practical applications.
Bernardino D'Amico, Associate Professor, School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University •
conversation
May 1, 2024 • ~8 min
May 1, 2024 • ~8 min
Science communication competition brings research into the real world
“We need more scientists who can explain their work clearly, explain science to the public, and help us build a science-literate world.”
Amanda Cornwall | MIT Career Advising and Professional Development •
mit
April 30, 2024 • ~8 min
April 30, 2024 • ~8 min
Electric vehicles are usually safer for their occupants – but not necessarily for everyone else
EV fires make headlines, but they don’t tell the full story of EV safety. The real threat isn’t combustion, it’s weight.
Jingwen Hu, Research Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan •
conversation
April 30, 2024 • ~6 min
April 30, 2024 • ~6 min
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