Ethylene oxide is a “platform chemical” with a $40 billion annual worldwide market used in the production of plastics, textiles and many other common products. Tufts University chemists discovered an inexpensive way to reduce CO₂ emissions and decrease the need for chlorine to produce the chemical. 

A new study reconstructing extreme rainfall in Arabia has uncovered that rainfall in the region was five times more extreme just 400 years ago, highlighting the need for preparedness amid growing urbanization.

An anti-icing technology inspired by the natural structure of human skin has been developed. The surface features a multi-scale wrinkle design combining large and small wrinkles. Large wrinkles initiate cracks at the edges of ice, while small wrinkles accelerate crack propagation, allowing ice to detach easily and passively, without external energy input. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of traditional anti-icing methods by offering exceptional durability, resistance to environmental factors, and reduced energy consumption.