Guided by the lived experiences of community partners, Northwestern University scientists have simulated the effects of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption on future air quality for the greater Chicago area.
The results were published today in the journal Frontiers of Earth …
Tiny, cold-blooded animals like flies depend on their environment to regulate body temperature, making them ideal “canaries in the coal mine” for gauging the impact of climate change on the behavior and distribution of animal species. Yet, scientists know relatively …
By studying prehistoric rocks and fossils emerging from the side of Mount Ashibetsu in Japan, researchers have precisely refined the timing and duration of
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A Northwestern University-led team of interdisciplinary researchers has received $5.1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to test the efficacy of enhanced weathering,
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Coated cells also delivered a solar power conversion efficiency of 26%
Northwestern University scientists have developed a new protective coating that significantly extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making them more practical for applications outside the lab.
Although perovskite
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Researchers improve cell efficiency using a combination of molecules to address different issues
Northwestern University researchers have raised the standards again for perovskite solar cells with a new development that helped the emerging technology hit new records for efficiency.
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The new findings are ubiquitous, even among Earth’s northernmost glaciers
Greenland’s thousands of peripheral glaciers have entered a new and widespread state of rapid retreat, a Northwestern University and University of Copenhagen study has found.
To piece together the magnitude …
Chicago’s West Side is air pollution hotspot
The western edge of Chicago — including the North and South Lawndale, East Garfield Park, Archer Heights and Brighton Park neighborhoods — experiences up to 32% higher concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2…
New study examines air quality, health implications at equity-relevant geographic scales
If the region surrounding Chicago — North America’s largest freight hub — shifted just 30% of its current on-road heavy-duty vehicles to electric versions, it would substantially reduce pollution …
In the race to make solar energy more practical amidst soaring gas prices and threats of climate catastrophe, a team of researchers is taking steps toward a more efficient, higher-voltage solar cell.
Now, a Northwestern University, University of Toronto and …