Science & Environment
A way to make water out of thin air
An Israeli startup has developed portable, low-energy condensers that can help in water shortages and emergencies.
Latest Science and Environment Innovations
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Architecture & Design
Green building to include 400,000 plants on ‘living wall’
The design for a new office building in London lays out plans for what will be the largest living wall in Europe.
Retail
Eco-friendly leather made from prickly pear cactus
Chemical-free and partially biodegradable, the strong, supple material requires very little water to produce.
Science & Environment
Silk horns help conservationists protect rhinos from poachers
Faux horns made from silk and horsehair look and feel nearly identical to the natural original.
Mobility & Transport
Maersk develops giant containerised ship battery
The battery system aims to reduce overall fuel consumption and improve reliability by ensuring a continuous power supply.
Agriculture & Energy
Third-generation biogas machine creates more fuel, less waste
A new version of the Israeli HomeBiogas system efficiently creates clean cooking fuel and fertiliser from food scraps.
Fashion & Beauty
Designer creates carbon-negative raincoat
It is made by binding algae with heat and then pouring the resulting material into custom-made moulds.
Agriculture & Energy
Smart solar system cuts university energy bill by 40 per cent
More than 6,000 solar panels installed across campus should help to save more than €62 million in energy expenses over the next 25 years.
Fashion & Beauty
Moths used to help recycle clothing
A designer’s Made by Moths project uses moths to break down natural fibres in discarded clothing.
Mobility & Transport
Part-wooden car unveiled in Tokyo
A collaboration between industry and research has developed a car made partly of wood fibres, making it lighter and more carbon-friendly.
Science & Environment
Glass beads that may slow Arctic melting
A group of US scientists has developed a plan to use silicon beads to deflect heat and foster new ice growth in the Arctic.
Science & Environment
Architect unveils plan for smart forest city in Mexico
An architecture firm has designed a smart city that resembles a forest more than an urban metropolis.
Agriculture & Energy
Sustainable energy storage inspired by croissants
By pressing and folding polymer film, university researchers created a non-hazardous, high-density electric storage facility.
Food & Drink
Free app lets consumers trace sustainability of fish
BioMar’s Discover app tracks the carbon footprint and use of raw materials used in producing specific seafood products.
Science & Environment
Edible nanofilm keeps fresh food free from bacteria
The ammonium-based preservative aims to prevent spoilage during storage and transit of agricultural products.
Retail
Carbon negative jewellery now for sale
A startup is crowdfunding for a bracelet made from carbon dioxide, captured from the atmosphere.
Food & Drink
Discarded pumpkins to be upcycled into beer
Toast Ale, which normally focuses on reducing food waste by making beer with unwanted bread, is now doing the same with pumpkins.
Tech Explained
Tech Explained: Geospatial Intelligence
You may not realise it, but geospatial intelligence is being used all around us for a wide variety of applications.
Property & Construction
Hazardous waste turned into repairable construction materials
Jagruth Tech uses plastic trash and granite dust to create high-strength bricks, pavers and granules for use in construction.
Science & Environment
Startup uses real-time data and IoT tech to improve water management
Kritsnam Technologies creates data-driven solutions to make sure communities have enough fresh water.