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Digital biomarkers reveal seasonal patterns in mood disorders

Digital biomarkers reveal seasonal patterns in mood disorders

Physical activity is linked to depressed state, daylength and sunlight intensity.

steam coming out of the chimneys

Using sunlight to transform greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals

McGill team develops chemical process that could accelerate progress to carbon neutrality.

Delve into the mysteries of the deep sea trenches generative ai

Ocean depths produce ‘Dark Oxygen’

Researchers find oxygen production 13,000 feet below the ocean's surface, challenging the idea that only photosynthetic organisms make Earth's oxygen. Minerals at the deep...

Sexy asian woman in sunglasses and hat relaxing holding sunscreen uv protective lotion

Super melanin: Skin savior for sunburn and chemical burns

Enhanced tissue repair with synthetic melanin topical use.

Image showing butterfly.

Butterfly-inspired films create vibrant colors while cooling objects passively

Nanofilms could significantly reduce cooling energy in buildings and vehicles.

solar cells

New transparent electrode boosts solar cell efficiency

The research represents a step toward developing completely transparent solar cells.

copper-phthalocyanine:fullerene material that turns up to 22% of absorbed infrared photons into separate charges

A new pathway to harnessing the sun for a clean energy future

A step closer to more efficient photovoltaics and solar fuel systems.

MIT researchers have proposed a method to grow plant-based materials

MIT scientists proposed a way to grow certain plant tissues in lab

Could lab-grown plant tissue ease the environmental toll of logging and agriculture?

Wireless device makes clean fuel from sunlight, CO2 and water

A standalone device to convert sunlight, CO2, and water into fuel

Paving the way toward sustainable and practical solar fuel production.

Clean Water

New technology uses sunlight to turn seawater into drinking water in 30 minutes

It provides an energy-efficient and environmentally-sustainable solution for desalination.

Scientists have created an artificial eye that can power itself using sunlight

Scientists have created an artificial eye that can power itself using sunlight

Much effort has been made to develop artificial eyes, as well as bionic eyes, but fabricating the spherical shape of a human eye —...

Workplaces with natural lighting help workers sleep more and perform better

Workplaces with natural lighting help workers sleep more and perform better

Growing awareness has emerged on the health benefits of exposure to daylight and views. Daylight exposure is connected to circadian rhythm regulation, which can...

A synthetic bioplastic provides protection from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.

New synthetic bioplastic blocks UV radiations with better airtightness

Plastic, despite the greener initiatives, remains the king in many industries and also in the daily lives of the citizens. The alternative is a...

Virtual Visor: an AI-based digital vehicle sun visor.

Bosch’s Virtual Visor automatically blocks the sun’s rays

A world first digital sun visor uses AI to protect drivers’ vision the smart way.

Professor Gabriela S. Schlau-Cohen (center) and graduate students Raymundo Moya (left) and Wei Jia Chen worked with collaborators at the University of Verona, Italy, to develop a new understanding of the mechanisms by which plants reject excess energy they absorb from sunlight so it doesn’t harm key proteins. The insights gained could one day lead to critically needed increases in yields of biomass and crops. Photo: Stuart Darsch

Understanding how plants use sunlight

The sun is the main source of energy for almost every living thing on Earth. It gives a plant the light energy it needs...

Low-Cost Solar Device Converts Sunlight to Steam in Dusty Environment

Low-Cost Solar Device Converts Sunlight to Steam in Dusty Environment

Scientists from Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a novel and low-cost solar thermal...

New Technique Accelerate Advanced Solar Cells

New Technique Accelerate Advanced Solar Cells

Various scientists are now trying to develop an effective and advanced solar cells. However, solar cells play an essential role in storing a large...

Game-Changing Solar Cell Captures Carbon Dioxide and Sunlight, Produces Burnable Fuel

Game-Changing Solar Cell Captures Carbon Dioxide and Sunlight, Produces Burnable Fuel

We all know solar cell is an essential part of science that produces usable energy from sunlight. Additionally, scientists also learning how to harness...

New Technique of Deriving Hydrogen from Grass Using Just Sunlight and a Cheap Catalyst

New Technique of Deriving Hydrogen from Grass Using Just Sunlight and a Cheap Catalyst

Nowadays, hydrogens considered as future energy resource as the world moves from fossil fuels to renewable feedstocks. Although, hydrogen consists of the very large...

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