Have you ever wondered why blue light-emitting perovskite materials aren't as efficient as they could be? The problem lies in intrinsic defects that trap charge carriers. Scientists have found a clever solution: wrap CsPb(Cl/Br)3 nanocrystals in silica. This combination, known as CsPb(Cl/Br)3 NCs@Si
Get ready for a windy and snowy few days! Strong winds, reaching up to 60 miles per hour, are starting to hit the coasts and won't let up until Thursday. These powerful gusts can cause tree damage and even power outages. Puget Sound might not see winds quite as strong, but they could still gust over
Imagine you're a business leader in China. Would you believe that paying taxes on pollution could actually boost your exports? Well, that's what happened with the Environmental Protection Tax Law (EPTL) introduced in 2018. This law charged companies for the pollution they produced, and the result? A
Imagine walking through the streets of Colorado during the COVID-19 pandemic. You might have noticed that some counties were hit harder than others. Why was that? Researchers found a surprising link between the outcome of the 2020 presidential election and COVID-19 mortality rates. Let's break it d
Have you ever wondered what drives the population of disease-carrying mosquitoes, like Aedes aegypti, along the U. S. -Mexico border? This mosquito species, known for spreading viruses like dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever, is becoming more common in temperate regions. Our study aimed to
A strange thing happened in Alaska. Around half of the common murres, those tuxedo-looking seabirds, died between 2014 and 2016. This isn't the first time they've had trouble, but it's the worst. Scientists blamed a big heat wave in the ocean, called "the Blob, " which made their food scarce. And ev
Think about this: the things we do to stay active might not be so great for the planet. This study dives into how people choose to travel for their workouts and what gear they use. It's like asking, "Can we be fit and eco-friendly at the same time? " The researchers looked at how people see themselv
DOOGEE is set to make waves at the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas with their newest lineup of electronics. From January 7th to 10th, visitors can find DOOGEE in the South Hall at booth number 31169. The company is known for pushing boundaries in mobile technology, an
The world of online retail is booming, but so is the pile of packaging waste. A recent study took a closer look at two types of reusable packaging in Canada's apparel eCommerce market. They compared these with disposable options using something called Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). In the first scena
Changing people's habits to be more eco-friendly is a common goal for many projects. But how do you make sure these interventions work and can be compared to each other? The key lies in a well-thought-out plan. Let’s dive in! First, you need a solid experimental design. This is like the blueprint o
