Harnessing the electrical power that is generated naturally when water vapor collects on microscopic particles of dust and other material in the air could provide an alternative to solar power and reduce the incidence of lightning strikes, say scientists at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. “Our research could pave the way […]
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Metals Shortage Looming
A new study by Yale researchers into the supply and usage of copper, zinc and other metals has determined that supplies of these resources – even if recycled – may fail to meet the needs of the global population. The researchers say that even the full extraction of metals from the Earth’s crust and extensive […]