By Marlene Cimons Scientist Aaswath Raman long has been keen on discovering new sources of clean energy by creating novel materials that can make use of heat and light. And lately, he has focused on developing better cooling systems, perhaps inspired by childhood summer visits to his grandparents in Mumbai, where the temperature can hover...Read More

Disposables as a general habit serve a purpose for around 10 minutes and then end up as trash that all-too-often is transported into the oceans. More than half of the world’s plastic and paper is utilized for single-use products. The plastic epidemic contributes significantly to global warming. But a young inventor has devised a process he calls...Read More

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a new law on Saturday instituting a statewide ban on animal fur products. California is the first state in the nation with such a law. Effective in January 2023, it prohibits the sale and manufacture of new fur products. The ban will not apply to used fur products, fur...Read More