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Futuristic children’s playground purifies the air powered by kids play
The world’s first biotechnology playground using air-purifying algae has opened at Warsaw’s Copernicus Science Centre.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2021


Researchers produce clean drinking water from air in polluted cities
In a first-of-its-kind study conducted at Tel Aviv University, researchers found that water generated from the air in the heart of a city.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2021


Life-saving technology prevents (Li)-ion battery fires
Materials scientists have found a way to prevent internal short-circuits, the main cause of fires in lithium (Li)-ion batteries.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2021


Chemists discover new way to harness energy from ammonia
A new way to convert ammonia to nitrogen gas through a process that could be a step toward ammonia replacing carbon-based fuels.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2021


For the first time ever, doctor diagnoses woman with 'climate change'
A Canadian doctor has diagnosed a woman with "climate change" after she came to hospital with breathing problems.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2021


Can electric cars help strengthen electrical grids?
Should electric vehicle (EV) owners be able to sell the surplus electricity they generate back to their local grids?
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2021


Smart window material blocks heat transmission without blocking views
An international research team has invented a 'smart' window material that controls heat transmission without blocking views.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2021


Half the water flushing a toilet could power your home for days
Enapter says its electrolyser uses about 2.4 litres of water to generate enough hydrogen for a couple's home for several days.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2021


Photovoltaic solar heating system uses 95% of energy available to heat water
Research team has designed a sustainable photovoltaic solar device that can heat water up to 80 degrees just like a regular electric heater.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021


Giant 'corpse plant' draws crowds in Southern California
The bloom of a giant and stinky Sumatran flower nicknamed the "corpse plant" because it smells like a dead body is drawing huge crowds.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021


Scientists create light-emitting plants --- eco-friendly urban lighting of the future
Using specialized nanoparticles embedded in plant leaves, MIT engineers have created a light-emitting plant that can be charged by an LED.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021


A 150-year-old note from Charles Darwin is inspiring a change in the way forestry
Charles Darwin made a powerful observation that a mixture of species planted together grow more strongly than species planted individually.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021


Technology could help clothing retailers become more sustainable, expert says
Researchers explored the role that technologies like AI, VR and 3D printing could play in addressing industry problems like oversupply.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2021


In Iceland, CO2 sucked from the air is turned to rock
At the foot of an Icelandic volcano, a newly-opened plant is sucking carbon dioxide from the air and turning it to rock.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2021


Wind and solar could power the world’s major countries most of the time
Most of the current electricity demand in advanced, industrialized nations can be met by some combination of wind and solar power.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 6, 2021


Electric vehicles could be powered by hydrogen harvested from sewage
Treating wastewater is a vital process, as it removes pathogens and protects the environment, however it comes at an environmental cost.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 6, 2021


New ultra-efficient, low-cost solar cells — using nanowires
Researchers have developed an ultra-high material efficient solar cell using semiconductor nanowires.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 6, 2021


Healable carbon fiber composite offers path to long-lasting, sustainable materials
Because of their high strength and light weight, carbon-fiber-based composite materials are replacing metals for all kinds of products
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021


A 15-year-old girl invented a solar ironing cart that's winning global respect
Vinisha Umashankar and her solar ironing cart. She came up with the idea when she was 12 — then worked with engineers to create a prototype.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021


New climate pledges, if fulfilled, significantly more likely to prevent worst of global warming
Over 100 nations have issued new commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ahead of the United Nations Conference of the Parties.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
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