Krill harvesting threatens whale recovery
Soaring human demand for krill in the Southern Ocean poses a challenge to the recovery of whale species once hunted nearly to extinction. Stanford researchers identify the growing food conflict and offer solutions.
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The shapes and textures of quartz grains speak to the processes that molded and transported them. A new tool from Stanford researchers enables quick, accurate, insightful analysis of this sand, which can be used in geology, geoarchaeology, forensics, and more.
The culprit behind the degradation of lithium-ion batteries over time is not lithium, but hydrogen atoms emerging from the electrolyte, a new study finds. This discovery could improve the performance and life expectancy of a range of rechargeable batteries.
Methane concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere increased at record speed over the past five years. At least two-thirds of annual methane emissions now come from human activities, including fossil fuel use, agriculture, and landfills and other waste.
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Madalina Vlasceanu studies the cognitive, behavioral, and societal barriers to addressing climate change – and how to overcome them.
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Colin Ophus is an expert in using electron microscopy to understand the atomic structure of promising new materials. He uses that expertise to explore ways to produce energy with less pollution and waste.
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