Researchers have demonstrated a new technique that uses light to tune the optical properties of quantum dots -- making the process faster, more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable -- ...
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It is almost time to spring forward, but Daylight Savings Time has more side effects than longer days and shorter nights. It ...
Atomic clocks are more accurate than those used to define the second, suggesting the definition might need to change ...
People may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good.
By Bobby Bascomb A growing body of research suggests that air pollution affects our brains. Lifetime exposure to poor air ...
The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is rising rapidly, with numerous negative consequences for the climate. However, ...
In just three short weeks, everyone will spring their clocks forward as daylight saving time officially begins. The ...
Rising temperatures are fueled, in part, by declining cloud cover — which could be a potential climate feedback loop.