Such is the environmental devastation caused by large oil spills that scientists around the world are working on new ways to contain and fight them. The latest design is a recyclable carpet developed at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), which its creators say can absorb oil with great efficiency, allowing … Read more
The company BillerudKorsnäs, together with researchers from Uppsala University, are working to bring to the market very cheap and environmentally friendly batteries made from algae cellulose. From ecological packaging to smart packaging with paper batteries. Research in Sweden opens new horizons in energy storage. BillerudKorsnäs, a manufacturer of renewable packaging materials, together with researchers at … Read more
The Yukon Research Center in northern Canada is investigating how to grow plants over winter in cold climates with minimal energy, a project that could revolutionize the availability of fresh food in the North. “Agridome” is the brainchild of project manager Glenn Scott, an experimental green dome for growing plants with minimal energy use. The … Read more
The first version of Nebia was already a new and very efficient product, in its second improved version, you will be able to enjoy an exquisite bath, while saving many liters of water. With Nebia 2.0 you can enjoy your daily bath without any guilt. Since at the same time that it fulfills its function … Read more
Scientists have developed artificial photosynthesis as a means of producing food without the need for organic photosynthesis. Artificial photosynthesis. The process converts water, energy and carbon dioxide into acetate through two electrocatalytic steps. Then, in the dark, the acetate is used by food-producing organisms. The conversion of sunlight into food could be up to 18 … Read more
The technology presented in this study offers a revolutionary approach to maximizing the utilization of natural bamboo. Here are some little known facts about bamboo: It grows fast, very fast. It has an amazing ability to regenerate. It eats carbon dioxide. And it’s incredibly light, strong and flexible. Therefore, the classic synthetic fiber material, commonly … Read more