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Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are developing battery technologies to fight climate change in two ways, by expanding the use of renewable energy and capturing airborne carbon dioxide.

White plates and bowls in porcelain, melamine and Vitrelle glass laminates are disappearing from restaurant tables. Stoneware ceramic is taking over, and its earthy, imperfect, pastel finishes are delighting diners and their followers on Instagram.