Pure hydrogen from ammonia at about 200–300°C: an electrochemical membrane system pulls H2 into a concentrated stream as it forms, avoiding the usual high-temperature cracking and extra purification step. doi.org/hch55c

Electrochemical system extracts pure hydrogen from ammonia at substantially lower temperatures

As a liquid that is easily stored and transported, ammonia (NH3) is an attractive carrier for hydrogen, which is used in fuel cells, semiconductor manufacturing, chemical processing and other applications.

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UV treatment can break PFAS into fluoride ions in water, and the newly mapped reaction pathway offers a clearer roadmap for deeper cleanup. The chemistry appears more complex than earlier models assumed. doi.org/hch5zr

Forever chemicals break apart into fluoride under UV treatment, revealing a cleanup roadmap

UC Riverside environmental engineers have identified key chemical reactions that occur when ultraviolet light is used to destroy "forever chemical" pollutants in water, providing a roadmap for developing more effective cleanup technologies.

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"The undeniable fingerprints of climate change are all over recent extreme wildfire seasons. Across the world, unusually hot, dry weather, punctuated by extreme heatwaves, has dried out ecosystems, priming them for fire." Read UCS's Carly Phillips blog to learn more.

Fossil Fuel-Driven Climate Change is Worsening Wildfire Seasons

From 1986 to 2021, nearly 40% of the area burned in forests of western North America can be attributed to emissions by the largest fossil fuel producers and cement manufacturers.

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Human-caused climate change drove large decreases in snowpack and streamflow as well as increases in irrigation demand in the western US in 2014-2024, with roughly half attributable to major fossil fuel producers, according to a study in Communications Earth & Environment. go.nature.com/4gOZmlg 🌎🧪

Methane removal could reduce peak warming relatively quickly, but the effect is temporary: if removal stops, warming rises again. Large-scale use remains uncertain because methane is only about two parts per million of air. doi.org/hb92zv

Can atmospheric methane removal limit peak warming?

In a new report, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) concludes that global warming is expected to exceed 1.5°C within the next few years.

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Nine simplified versions of LSD’s core helped isolate the phenethylamine-like features tied to hallucinogenic effects. One compound also showed antipsychotic-like effects in mice.

Stripped-down LSD reveals structural features linked to hallucinogenic and therapeutic effects

University of California, Davis, researchers have stripped down LSD to the base features responsible for its hallucinogenic and therapeutic effects.

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USDA cyclospora research projects shelved amid funding cuts and relocations

The shuttering of three projects is expected to hinder vital research at a time when consumers are increasingly worried about the safety of the food supply.

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Miami tied its all-time high of 100°F in August. The city now has 44 more above-normal summer days than it did in the 1970s, and its annual number of dangerous humid heat days has jumped from 50 to 117.

The Department of Defense has signed an unusual financial agreement with the National Institutes of Health, sparking outrage among Democrats and prompting skepticism from some in the biomedical community. https://scim.ag/4qTiMtW

Outrage greets NIH pact that could funnel biodefense research funds to Pentagon

NIH director defends interagency plan as “100% aligned with our public health mission”

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“There must be no barriers to freedom of inquiry. There is no place for dogma in science. The scientist is free, and must be free to ask any question, to doubt any assertion, to seek for any evidence, to correct any errors.” — J. Robert Oppenheimer

Two doses of psilocybin before chemotherapy prevented nerve injury symptoms in preclinical models, preserving touch sensation and protection from cold hypersensitivity without reducing antitumor activity.

Psilocybin prevents chemotherapy-related nerve injury and associated symptoms in preclinical models

In a breakthrough study, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered that psilocybin given before chemotherapy prevented the onset of nerve injury in preclinical models, even after repeated treatment cycles.

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A methane pyrolysis method produced hydrogen with roughly a 10-fold efficiency gain by heating the reactor from within, while yielding solid carbon instead of CO2. The carbon also turned out to be high-quality graphite.

Improved method for producing sustainable hydrogen offers a surprising side benefit

Producing hydrogen is essential for some of the world's biggest industrial and agricultural needs, but it also comes with a steep environmental cost: Most hydrogen made today is generated through processes that release large amounts of CO2.

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Illinois: Wondering how battery storage fits into our energy transition in the state? Join UCS and partners on September 10th at 6pm for a webinar on how the technology impacts the grid and how it might fit into your community. Register: https://act.ucs.org/4i3veoE

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1/ At a time when 17,000 people have been sickened by the food-borne #cyclospora parasite, the Trump USDA is cutting its parasite research budget and forcing out the very scientists who could help avert the next catastrophe. 🧵 ⬇️

“Man masters nature not by force, but by understanding.” — Jacob Bronowski

Two bacterial signals appear to work together to control intestinal movement. One triggers serotonin release; the other makes gut cells respond more strongly, a pairing that could matter for IBS-related constipation. doi.org/hchbh4

Scientists uncover microbiome signaling system that could open new paths for IBS-related constipation

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that chemical signals produced by gut bacteria work together to control intestinal movement.

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Climate literacy isn’t about memorizing facts. It’s about understanding risks, asking better questions, preparing for change, and participating in decisions that affect your community. Climate knowledge belongs to everyone. www.climate.us

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