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Windows that outsmart the elements
Homeowners know that the type of windows in a house contribute greatly to heating and cooling efficiency. And that’s a big deal.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2022


Breakthrough in separating plastic waste: Machines can now distinguish 12 different types of plastic
It's very difficult to tell the difference between different types of plastics, and this is what makes it difficult to separate and recycle.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2022


Gravitational action of sun and moon influences behavior of animals and plants
Matter on Earth, both live and inert, experiences the effects of the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon expressed in the form of tides
Joseph Shavit
Jan 5, 2022


Seaweed based biodegradable material designed "to make packaging disappear"
Sustainable startup Notpla has created an edible, biodegradable packaging made from seaweed and plants that was designed to replace plastic.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 5, 2022


Could transparent wood be the window to the future?
Could looking through trees be the view to a greener future? Trees replacing the clear pane glass in your windows is not science fiction.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 1, 2022


Giving e-waste plastics a new lease of life
Plastics found in electronic waste (e-waste) are rarely recycled due to their complex composition and hazardous additives.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2021


Scientists invent energy-saving glass that ‘self adapts’ to heating and cooling demands
Researchers have developed a material that, when coated on a glass window panel, can effectively self-adapt to heat or cool rooms.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2021


New robots autonomously collect underwater litter
Researchers have developed a robotic system that uses machine learning methods to locate and collect waste under water.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 30, 2021


New 'smart' bacteria-killing packaging keeps food fresh
Researchers developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material that is biodegradable, sustainable and kills microbes that are harmful to humans.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 30, 2021


Innovation in solar cell technology 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
Dec 30, 2021


Controlled burning of natural environments could help offset our carbon emissions
Prescribed burning can actually lock in or increase carbon in the soils of temperate forests, savannahs and grasslands.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 28, 2021


Brain study on how to slow down climate change
When it comes to climate-friendly behaviour, there is often a gap between what we want and what we actually do.
Joshua Shavit
Dec 20, 2021


Shifting conferences online cuts carbon footprint 94%
The COVID-19 global pandemic has shown humanity a new way to reduce climate change: Scrap in-person meetings and conventions.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 18, 2021


Robots use fear to turn the tide against invasive fish species
Researchers engineered a robot to scare mosquitofish away, revealing how fear alters its behavior, physiology and fertility.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 18, 2021


New, low-cost, lighting technology can brighten lives in the developing world
There are approximately 840 million people worldwide who do not have access to electricity despite rural electrification efforts.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2021


Winter is coming: Researchers uncover the surprising cause of the little ice age
New research provides a novel answer to one of the persistent questions in historical climatology: what caused the Little Ice Age?
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2021


‘Super trees’ may help save Houston … and beyond
New study establishes live oaks and American sycamores as champions among 17 "super trees" that will help make Houston more livable.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2021


Bugs and microbes around the world are evolving to eat plastic, study finds
The number of microbial enzymes with the ability to degrade plastic is growing, in correlation with local levels of plastic pollution.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2021


Want to limit carbon and curb wildfire? Create a market for small trees
Forest thinning treatments are critical to reducing wildfire risk – but they come at a high cost, and can release stored carbon dioxide.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021


Flying around in a personal electric flying machine by 2023
Imagine hopping into a zero carbon emission, personal aircraft and zipping skyward over the traffic and congestion to land right at work.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021
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