Perovskite: new type of solar technology paves the way for abundant, cheap and printable cells
A new generation of flexible solar cells has been pioneered using a material known as perovskite,
May 2, 2023 • ~6 min
Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were sunscreens and parasols – an anthropologist explains why
Our ancient ancestors didn’t have clothes or houses – but that constant exposure to the sun helped their skin protect itself from the worst sun damage.
Sept. 6, 2022 • ~9 min
Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins – understanding how could help save coral reefs
Researchers have long suspected that an ingredient in sunscreen called oxybenzone was harming corals, but no one knew how. A new study shows how corals turn oxybenzone into a sunlight-activated toxin.
May 5, 2022 • ~11 min
Why do plants grow straight?
Plants need light to feed themselves, so they grow in ways that help them collect as much of it as they can. Sometimes that’s straight up, but not always.
Jan. 17, 2022 • ~4 min
The internet consumes extraordinary amounts of energy. Here's how we can make it more sustainable
How much energy does the internet use, and - given recent technological advances - could it ever run on renewable energy alone?
June 9, 2021 • ~8 min
5 things to look for on a college campus that benefit mental health
The design of a campus and its buildings and dorms can be crucial to a student's overall well-being.
Sept. 8, 2020 • ~9 min
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