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A tech startup is making convincing cow-free milk by genetically engineering yeast
A food startup is looking to spill a lot of milk in grocery stores across America by offering shoppers a replica of the real thing.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 13, 2021


Eye in the sky: Drone helps researchers find fresh water in the sea
The people of Easter Island appeared to drink directly from the sea, European explorers reported in the late 1700s.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 13, 2021


New gene developed to make plants heat-tolerant in rising temperatures
With temperatures rising globally, agricultural crops are feeling the stress. Warmer weather can cause a large reduction in crop yield.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 12, 2021


Planting forests may cool the planet more than previously thought
Planting trees and replenishing forests are among the simplest and most appealing natural climate solutions
Joshua Shavit
Aug 12, 2021


Airline cabin crew's new uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles
easyJet has announced that it is introducing a new uniform for cabin crew and pilots, each made from around 45 recycled plastic bottles
Joseph Shavit
Aug 11, 2021


Bees find refuge from perilous world in robotic hive
The buzz of the bees drowned out the hum of the robotic arm, which worked with an efficiency no human beekeeper could match.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 11, 2021


Visit Dubai's Heart of Europe: Luxury eco-resort with a man-made coral reef to explore
Four kilometres from mainland Dubai - and just a short 20 minute boat ride away - visitors to Dubai come across something pretty special.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 8, 2021


Meet Jellyfishbot, the robot that eats sea trash
Tourists visiting the picturesque port at Cassis, often see an unedifying sight: plastic bags, discarded drinks bottles, and surgical masks
Joseph Shavit
Aug 8, 2021


Forget Space Tourism - Citizen Science Trips will take your vacations to the next level
If your tan is set and you’re looking to try out something more adventurous and educational, citizen science trips might just hit the spot.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 5, 2021


Decline in CO2 cooled earth’s climate over 30 million years ago, scientists find
New research demonstrates that a decline in the concentration of atmospheric CO2 played a major role in warming Earth's climate.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 5, 2021


Vapor-collection technology saves water while clearing the air
New system developed by MIT could reduce water needs at power plants potentially helping alleviate water shortages in those areas.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 5, 2021


Researchers working on recycling carbon from CO2 to produce car fuel
Project's overall goal is to recycle carbon from CO2 to produce low-cost hydrocarbon fuels for use in automotive and transportation.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 4, 2021


A long day for microbes, and the rise of oxygen on Earth
A slowdown in the Earth's rotation could have affected the oxygen content of the atmosphere
Joshua Shavit
Aug 4, 2021


Stinkweed could make a cleaner bio-jet fuel, study finds
A common farm weed could make a “greener” jet fuel with fewer production-related environmental impacts than other biofuels
Joshua Shavit
Aug 3, 2021


New material offers ecofriendly solution to converting waste heat into energy
Potential areas of application for the thermoelectric material include the automobile industry, heavy manufacturing industries and engines
Joshua Shavit
Aug 3, 2021


Capturing fuel from the sun
Artificial leaves and soap bubbles could unleash a new era of "solar fuels" to address increasing energy demand and climate change.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 2, 2021


Solar-powered microbes to feed the world?
International research team shows that protein from microbes uses a fraction of the resources of conventional farming
Joshua Shavit
Aug 1, 2021


Could residential heat pumps be part of the climate solution?
Deploying residential heat pumps more widely across the US has the potential to help reduce carbon pollution while also saving money
Joshua Shavit
Aug 1, 2021


Powering the local economy, Gaza women create cosmetics from local herbs
For years, Palestinian farmers have been turning herbs into high-end cosmetics and beauty products and exporting them to Europe.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 31, 2021


A wind-powered car that appears to defy physics wins Youtuber $10K bet
The intriguing thing about Blackbird is that it runs faster than wind speed when travelling downwind.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 30, 2021
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