A tiny crystal shaped like an octopus could be the key to solving nuclear waste. The crystal, developed by researchers at the University of Houston, can capture radioactive iodine from nuclear reactors and prevent it from damaging the equipment. The crystal is also cheap, reusable, and versatile, opening up new possibilities for clean energy. #OctopusCrystal #NuclearWaste #CleanEnergy https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/octopus-molecule-nuclear-waste/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

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 Microsoft is hiring a nuclear tech expert to power its AI and cloud data centres. The company is exploring using small modular reactors and microreactors, which are more efficient and less risky than conventional nuclear plants. Microsoft seems to be serious about reducing its carbon footprint and meeting the growing demand for computation. #Microsoft #NuclearPower #AI

https://www.popsci.com/technology/microsoft-nuclear-power/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

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 Europe’s insect apocalypse may mostly be driven by changing weather, not habitat loss or pesticides. This is a surprising finding from a new study analysing 50 years of data on more than 12,000 insect species across 81 countries. This worries the future of biodiversity and ecosystem services, as climate change is expected to worsen and bring more extreme weather events. #insects #climatechange #biodiversity

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2394290-europes-insect-apocalypse-may-mostly-be-driven-by-changing-weather/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

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 The transition to clean energy will require a massive increase in the demand for critical metals, such as lithium, cobalt, and copper. These metals are essential for low-carbon technologies, such as electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines. However, the supply of these metals is limited by environmental, social, and geopolitical factors, which could pose dilemmas for investors and policymakers.

#CleanEnergy #CriticalMetals #SupplyChain

https://www.barrons.com/news/need-for-critical-metals-poses-dilemmas-for-investors-d212e6dc?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

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 Some Nigerians are building earthquake-proof homes from plastic bottles, turning trash into a sustainable and affordable housing material. The homes are made by filling plastic bottles with sand and stacking them like bricks, bound by mud and string. The homes are 20 times stronger than regular bricks, bulletproof, and insulated from the heat.

#PlasticBottles #EarthquakeProof #SustainableHousing

https://scoop.upworthy.com/nigerians-is-building-earthquake-proof-homes-from-plastic-bottles-576290-576290-576290-576290

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 The Anthropocene Epoch is a proposed name for the current period of geologic time, in which human activities have significantly altered Earth’s surface, atmosphere, oceans, and nutrient cycling systems. The term is derived from Greek and means the “recent age of man”. The Anthropocene Epoch should start in 1950, coinciding with the Atomic Age and the Great Acceleration of socioeconomic and Earth system trends.

#Anthropocene #GeologicTime #HumanImpact

https://www.theweek.co.uk/news/world-news/962326/the-anthropocene-epoch

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 Antarctica is losing ice faster than ever before, according to a new study by NASA and the University of California, Irvine. The study used satellite data to measure the mass balance of the Antarctic ice sheet from 1992 to 2017. The results show that Antarctica has lost about 3 trillion tons of ice in this period, contributing to about 8 mm of global sea level rise.

#Antarctica #IceLoss #SeaLevelRise

https://www.commondreams.org/news/antarctica-global-warming

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 The U.S. is facing a dilemma between pursuing climate-friendly technologies and preserving water resources in the West. Many minerals needed for green energy, such as copper and lithium, are found in arid regions where water is scarce and precious. The new mines planned for these metals could worsen the water stress and quality of the local communities and ecosystems.

#WaterScarcity #GreenEnergy #MineralMining

https://www.npr.org/2023/09/09/1198625673/the-u-s-is-caught-between-climate-friendly-technologies-and-growing-water-scarci?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

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 Hong Kong recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years, causing widespread flooding and landslides. The extreme weather was linked to the remnant of Typhoon Haikui, which had earlier hit Taiwan and China1. The unprecedented rainstorm could be a sign of climate change, affecting the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in the region.

#HongKong #Rainstorm #ClimateChange 

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/8/hong-kong-swamped-after-heaviest-rain-in-140-years?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

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 A fossilized skull found in China may belong to a new branch of the human family tree, according to a new study. The skull, which dates back to 300,000 years ago, has features of both Homo sapiens and Denisovans, two different groups of ancient humans. The discovery challenges the current understanding of human evolution and suggests that modern human traits emerged earlier than previously thought.

#HumanEvolution #FossilSkull #NewSpecies

https://www.popsci.com/science/late-middle-pleistocene-human-skull-china/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other