In California, a newly developed system transforms human waste into a powerful tool for profitable and sustainable energy and agriculture in resource-limited regions. The prototype, outlined in a Stanford-led study published Aug. 19 in Nature Water, recovers a valuable fertilizer from urine, using solar energy that can also provide power for other uses. In the […]
In California, a team at Stanford has developed a powerful yet low-energy way to trap atmospheric CO2 using heated minerals. Stanford University chemists have developed a practical and affordable way to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to combat global warming. Their new process uses heat to modify common minerals, turning them into […]
In California, for people who menstruate, access to affordable and hygienic period products is a necessity. A lack of pads, tampons, menstrual cups, or safe and hygienic facilities to use and dispose of them can affect attendance at work and school or participation in other aspects of daily life. Yet studies estimate that 500 million […]
