It’s widely known that the Earth’s average temperature has been rising. But research by an Indiana University geographer and colleagues finds that spatial patterns of extreme temperature ano... Read more
According to an international team of researchers, the rapid pace of climate change is threatening the future presence of fish near the equator. “Our studies found that one species of fish c... Read more
The strongest trade winds have driven more of the heat from global warming into the oceans; but when those winds slow, that heat will rapidly return to the atmosphere causing an abrupt rise... Read more
Climate researchers at the University of East Anglia have made the world’s temperature records available via Google Earth. The Climatic Research Unit Temperature Version 4 (CRUTEM4) la... Read more
Thinfilm Electronics’ Smart Sensor Labels Are you sure that the chicken you just bought has been kept cool from the time it left the plant to the moment you stuck it in your shopping c... Read more
ICFO scientists have shown that a nano-size diamond at room temperature can act as an efficient optical switch controllable with light A recent study led by researchers of the ICFO (Institut... Read more
Taking your temperature can reveal more than a just fever. For instance, analyzing tiny, regular variations in body temperature can provide insight into how blood vessels are constricting an... Read more
Could save manufacturers millions in maintenance costs, lower fuel consumption A new, highly-accurate temperature sensor could save manufacturers millions in maintenance costs, lower fuel co... Read more
Life saving medicine doesn’t like hot temperatures, which makes it hard to get it to the remote villages where it’s often most needed. The amazing new Passive Vaccine Storage Device keeps he... Read more
A newly developed synthetic mat for roofs could one day help to cool down buildings without using up electricity. Sweating is a conceivably simple and efficient process for cooling down the... Read more
What do you do when you want hot or cold water from the faucet? You set the temperature, turn the tap on, then wait for the water to reach the desired temperature before using any. Chances a... Read more
Flow batteries can be rapidly “recharged” by replacing the electrolyte liquid A flow battery is a rechargeable fuel cell that pumps a solution of charged metals dissolved in an e... Read more
The Nest Learning Thermostat Steve Jobs may have transformed a bunch of industries, but his great skill wasn’t really inventing. Instead, he was the world’s greatest makeover wizard.... Read more
Costs less than 50 cents a year to run The basic idea with radiators is that they should, well, radiate heat out into the room. Given that they’re almost always located against... Read more
This will require some “energy miracles.” In February 2010, Bill Gates stood up and presented a TED talk on what we can do to improve the lives of the poorest 2 billion people on the planet.... Read more
