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How can music, dance and art help improve air pollution?
Music, dance, art and storytelling have allowed an international team of researchers to reveal aspects of air pollution in Nairobi.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 5, 2021


Teen overcomes tragedy to create fire suppression extinguisher to combat wildfires
An Indian American teen in the San Francisco Area has parlayed the tragedy of a 2018 wildfire to prevent the spread of future disasters.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 3, 2021


More than 200,000 deaths can be annually prevented if countries support more urban cycling
Biking plays a significant role in urban areas and has been suggested as a tool to promote public health.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 2, 2021


A new plastic made from DNA, biodegradable and easy to recycle
At a time when pollution represents a growing threat to the future of the planet, it is essential to improve our recycling processes.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 30, 2021


'Floating continent' could collect and recycle plastic from the ocean
'The 8th continent' is an award-winning design that recycles ocean plastic and is completely self-sustainable.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 30, 2021


Paris plans to use electric flying taxis to transport fans during 2024 Olympics
France will begin testing electric air taxis in coming months to ferry passengers in time for the 2024 summer Olympics.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 30, 2021


Trees found to reduce land surface area temperatures in cities up to 12°C
Prior research has suggested that adding green spaces to cities can help reduce high air temperatures during the warm months.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2021


Is Fisker's newest EV the world’s most innovative and sustainable car?
When it comes to instigating a green car revolution, electric automaker Fisker is putting the wheels in motion to be more eco-conscious.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2021


Canadian designer develops sustainable sneakers that grow into an apple tree
Tackling plastic pollution is the principle purpose behind the new shoe, but they also help the environment by aiding in reforestation.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 27, 2021


Free green services could substantially reduce emissions
Using carbon tax revenue to fund free green electricity and public transport could significantly reduce households’ greenhouse gas emissions
Joseph Shavit
Nov 25, 2021


Electrifying trains can deliver zero-emissions and save billions in health costs
Berkeley Lab study shows how battery-electric trains can deliver environmental justice, cost-savings, and resilience to the U.S.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 25, 2021


Harvesting water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water for this purpose, but doing so requires a large amount of energy.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021


How sugar-loving microbes could help power future cars
It sounds like modern-day alchemy: Transforming sugar into hydrocarbons found in gasoline. But that’s exactly what scientists have done.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021


Solar cell innovation produces a thousand times more power
Most solar cells are currently silicon based; however, their efficiency is limited. This has prompted researchers to examine new materials.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 22, 2021


New eco-friendly Israeli home, built from hemp
In the artist village of Ein Hod, Israel, Yoki and Danielle constructed an environmentally friendly house made from hemp.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2021


Recycled shipping containers are becoming the coolest new swimming pools
From intricate urban marketplaces to offices and affordable housing solutions, shipping containers have been given a new lease on life.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2021


First electric autonomous cargo ship launched in Norway
Zero emissions and, soon, zero crew: the world's first fully electric autonomous cargo vessel was unveiled in Norway.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2021


How a molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time one way that a small molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree
Joseph Shavit
Nov 20, 2021


Cultural shift in Benin is turning waste fabric into recycled 'gold'
Every morning, Amake Yessoufou makes the rounds of the sewing workshops of Ouidah, a small coastal town, and collects scraps of fabric.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 16, 2021


Major breakthrough in sustainable, cost-effective, large-scale energy storage
Researchers have synthesized a molecular compound that enables a stable flow battery that retains 99.98% capacity per cycle.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2021
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