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Sustainable concrete captures 181% more CO2 from the atmosphere
The construction sector is a major source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions worldwide, accounting for 8% of all global emissions.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2022


Huge forest fires release less carbon than previously thought, study shows
Following two large wildfires, research showed the vast majority of carbon stored in trees before the blazes was still there after the fires
Joseph Shavit
Mar 15, 2022


How does a single cell turn into something as majestic 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
Mar 13, 2022


Giant floating solar panel flowers provide clean energy to coal-addicted Korea
The solar project on the 17-mile-long reservoir in Hapcheon is able to generate 41.5 megawatts, enough to provide power for 60,000 people
Joseph Shavit
Mar 12, 2022


Zero-emission luxury superyacht features giant solar cell sails
At 528 feet in length, this superyacht concept, came from the inspiration provided by the flat-bottomed ships in the Viking Age.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 8, 2022


Tiny ‘skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity
Researchers have made tiny ‘skyscrapers’ for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from just sunlight and water.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 8, 2022


Safer, more powerful batteries for electric cars, power grid
Solid-state batteries, currently used in small electronic devices like smart watches, can be safer and more powerful than lithium-ion cells.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 8, 2022


Carbon negative diamonds made of CO2 sucked from the air
A startup called Aether is turning CO2 from the atmosphere into something new: the world’s first carbon-negative diamonds.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 5, 2022


Stilbruch: Hamburg’s city-run department store for recycled goods
Instead of destroying or disposing of items, the municipal team checks and, if necessary, repairs them, before putting them up for resale.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 4, 2022


51-story 'Farmscraper' is part office skyscraper part hydroponic farm
Greenery covered skyscrapers have become fairly commonplace, but what if, as well as bringing some nature into cities they could grow food?
Joseph Shavit
Mar 4, 2022


Are carbon offsets the key to green cryptocurrencies?
The massive energy consumption of mining cryptocurrencies and consequently their carbon footprint is a significant environmental concern.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 3, 2022


These solar panels pull in water vapor to grow crops in the desert
Using a unique hydrogel, scientists created a solar-driven system that successfully grows spinach by using water drawn from the air.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 2, 2022


Turning CO2 into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products or waste
Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 2, 2022


New hydrogels collect freshwater from thin air in drought-stricken regions
Study shows that the salt enhances the moisture uptake of the gel, making it suitable for water harvesting in dry regions.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 28, 2022


Engineers are building bridges with recycled wind turbine blades
Engineers are hopeful that bridges represent the beginning of a new trend: repurposing old wind turbine blades for infrastructure projects.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 26, 2022


Natural plant extract shown to extend life by 40% - landmark study concludes
A landmark study linking greater metabolic health—achieved through a natural plant extract—with longer lifespans in C. elegans.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 25, 2022


This revolutionary UV-C water bottle filters 99.9996% of water impurities
No matter where you are, this water bottle will deliver 99.9996% of purified water with each sip.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 25, 2022


Mimicking mother nature: Algae-inspired technology makes fresh water
Scientists have developed a new membrane, whose structure was inspired by a protein from algae, for electrodialysis used for fresh water.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2022


Bacteria can upcycle carbon waste into valuable chemicals
Researchers have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2022


'Game-changer' process turns waste PPE into water and vinegar
A process to convert PPE waste into harmless byproducts is a potential gamechanger to solve waste filling landfills and polluting waterways.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 20, 2022
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