Cooling buildings by storing ice
Even with these limitations, ice storage shows an important idea. The energy transition will not rely only on storing electricity.…
Where Does Our Plastic Go? The Invisible Journey of Marine Debris
Research on marine debris lies at the intersection of environmental science, physics, and data analysis. While modeling tools provide valuable…
World Environment Day: The Science Behind Greener and Healthier Cities
Building greener cities is therefore not only an environmental challenge. It is also a public health opportunity and a collective…
The silent amphibian crisis
Whenever people ask me why I study amphibians, I usually answer like a scientist, with rational explanations and data. A…
If beneficial insects eat well, so do we
When we think about insects living in crops, we often picture pests, such as aphids, whiteflies, caterpillars or mites that…
Invasive Alien Species: Impact Mitigation
Invasive alien species (IAS) have become one of the main causes of biodiversity loss in the marine environment, while also…
PFAS in Clothing: Invisible Risks in Everyday Textiles
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are widely used in the textile industry due to…
Positive evidence from Northern China on Pollution Alerts
A new scientific study published in PNAS Nexus finds that early-warning pollution alerts can make a real difference in both…
Turning Walls into Power: How Buildings Could Help Fight Climate Change
A recent study published in Nature Climate Change explores how adding solar panels to the outside walls of buildings could…
Water Insecurity: Pathways to Opportunity
Amid growing resource scarcity, environmental change and increasing unpredictability, headlines about looming “water wars” make for compelling clickbait. However, the…