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Breakthrough in photosynthesis helps adapt plants to rapid climate change
Scientists know that they can increase crop yields by accelerating photosynthesis, where plants convert CO2, water and light into oxygen.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 28, 2022


Architecture Students Build Solar-Powered Greenhouse That Uses 50% Less Energy
A group of architecture students came up with a new way to store use and store energy in greenhouses through solar power.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 28, 2022


A spice found in most kitchens is key to greener, more efficient fuel cells
Turmeric and gold are used to create an electrode that requires 100 times less energy to efficiently convert ethanol into electricity.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 28, 2022


Major innovation in environmentally friendly 'Proton Batteries'
In the constant search for environment-friendly alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, proton batteries are proven to have great potential.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 27, 2022


Nanotechnology turns bricks into batteries
Red bricks — some of the world’s cheapest and most familiar building materials — can be converted into energy storage units.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2022


Startup makes efficient use of waste through artificial intelligence
On average, each person in Germany produced 476 kilograms of household waste in 2020. It is incinerated, recycled, landfilled.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2022


Powerhouse hydrogen fuel cell made from iron instead of platinum
Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity with water vapour as the only by-product, making them an attractive green alternative.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2022


What will the Earth be like in 500 years?
Scientists can make some pretty accurate forecasts about the future, but predicting what the Earth will be like in 500 years is difficult.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2022


Quantum charging makes charging electric cars as fast as pumping gas
The electric car market is one of the most rapidly growing sectors, and it helped propel Elon Musk to become the wealthiest man in the world
Joseph Shavit
Apr 25, 2022


Sapphire fibre could enable cleaner energy and air-travel
Researchers have developed a sensor made of sapphire fiber that can tolerate extreme temperatures with efficiency and emission reduction.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 24, 2022


Using Hundred-Year-Old Chemistry to Capture Carbon Directly From Air
Power plants and other industrial facilities often spew carbon dioxide into the atmosphere like a leaky faucet.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 23, 2022


Prototype nuclear battery packs 10 times more power
Researchers have optimized the design of a nuclear battery generating power from the beta decay of nickel-63, a radioactive isotope.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 23, 2022


New transistor could cut 5% from world’s digital energy budget
The team’s design could reduce the number of transistors needed to store certain data by as much as 75%.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 21, 2022


Revolutionary technology removes 99% of carbon dioxide from air
Engineers demonstrated a way to effectively capture 99% of carbon dioxide from air using a novel electrochemical system powered by hydrogen.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 20, 2022


Man wins €200 Million and donates almost all of it to save Earth's environment
The €200m EuroMillions jackpot has been used to set up an environmental foundation which will protect forests and boost biodiversity.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 17, 2022


Changes in vegetation shaped global temperatures over last 10,000 years
Records from past plant life tell the real story of global temperatures, according to research from a climate scientist.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 17, 2022


Solar panels along Saudi Arabia's coast could help solve their growing water crisis
Installing solar panels along Saudi Arabia's west coast could generate enough rainwater to meet the annual needs of 5 million people
Joseph Shavit
Apr 15, 2022


Cutting down on one 'super fat' could help plants survive climate change
Even drops of a few degrees can be tough on growing plants. If temperature swings become too large, that means less food for the planet.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 14, 2022


5-minute battery charging technology eliminates "Range Anxiety"
From flat battery to full charge in just five minutes -- an Israeli start-up has developed technology it says could eliminate range anxiety.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 13, 2022


Chemists harness the sun to upcycle plastic waste
Styrofoam egg cartons and many other common products are composed of polystyrene, a type of plastic that makes up a third of landfill waste.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 13, 2022
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