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New innovation eliminates plastic waste as the asphalt hits the road
Each year in the United States, millions of tons of plastic waste are discarded and not recycled, leading to serious environmental problems.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021


Graphene innovation opens doors to low-cost, sustainable, sodium-ion batteries
Lithium ions work well for energy storage, however, lithium is an expensive metal with concerns regarding its environmental impact
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021


Tiny 'nanojars' capture dissolved carbon dioxide, toxic ions from oceans and lakes
Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can dissolve in oceans, lakes and ponds, forming bicarbonate ions and other compounds that change water
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021


Small, lightweight, gas sensors can monitor air pollution through e-skins
Scientists develop novel gas sensors with improved detection sensitivity and durability by combining organic and inorganic materials
Joshua Shavit
Aug 28, 2021


France’s first amphibious tour bus is Paris's latest tourist attraction
Marcel le Canard took seven years to build and receive approval to be allowed to drive on Paris roads and into the Seine.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021


Yara Birkeland, the world’s first net-zero, battery-powered autonomous container ship
The Yara Birkeland, the world’s first net-zero, battery-powered autonomous container ship, was delivered to Yara Norge AS in November 2020.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 27, 2021


Advances in artificial rainfall hold big promise for water-scarce regions
Scientists are planning to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles to penetrate clouds and generate rainfall using electrical charges
Joseph Shavit
Aug 27, 2021


Magnetized concrete that wirelessly charges EVs on the move tested in America
The viability of a new type of road that can charging electric vehicles while in motion is being tested by engineers in the United States
Joseph Shavit
Aug 27, 2021


Petal to the metal: How to ‘phytomine’ high-value metals from plants
Harvesting high grade metals – such as nickel, gold, and cobalt — from plants just like any other crop is called phytomining
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2021


Beach-cleaning BeBot sifts through sand to gather small pieces of trash
The BeBot is a robot designed to pick up smaller debris that is often left behind by larger beach cleaning technologies and operations,
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2021


Adding Human Gene Boosts Crop Yields by 50 Percent
Almost a billion people around the world don’t have enough food to eat according to the United Nations World Food program.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 25, 2021


Speck of dust sized AAA voltage battery provides energy for biomedical applications
The miniaturization of microelectronic sensor technology, microelectronic robots or intravascular implants challengingly is progressing fast
Joseph Shavit
Aug 25, 2021


Understanding enzyme evolution paves the way for green chemistry
Researchers have shown how laboratory evolution can give rise to highly efficient enzymes for new-to-nature reactions, leading to new drugs
Joshua Shavit
Aug 25, 2021


First 3D-bioprinted structured Wagyu beef-like meat
Scientists used stem cells isolated from Wagyu cows to 3D-print a meat alternative containing muscle, fat, and blood vessels.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 24, 2021


Nutrient-rich human waste poised to sustain agriculture, improve economies
The future connection between human waste, sanitation technology and sustainable agriculture is becoming more evident.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 24, 2021


Green energy researchers develop new technology for large-scale stable energy storage
The sale of electric vehicles (EV’s) has grown exponentially in the past few years as is the need for renewable energy sources to power them
Joshua Shavit
Aug 24, 2021


World's first fossil-free steel manufactured in Sweden
Production of the material will begin from 2026 as Volvo plans to start production of prototype vehicles using green steel by end of year
Joseph Shavit
Aug 24, 2021


Common solar tech can be used to power smart devices indoors
Any time you turn on a light at home or in the office, you expend energy. What if flipping the light switch meant producing energy too?
Joshua Shavit
Aug 23, 2021


Geologists dig into Grand Canyon’s mysterious gap in time
A new study reveals the complex history behind one of the Grand Canyon’s most well-known puzzles called the Great Unconformity.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 23, 2021


Scientists develop technology for sustainable next-generation batteries
Researchers have developed a new technology which could enable lithium batteries to be replaced with more sustainable alternatives.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 23, 2021
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