Splitting hydrogen from water with sunlight
Researchers have developed a new way to produce renewable hydrogen fuel that is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly
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Self-healing recyclable plastic
The supramolecular plastics decompose much more easily than traditional polymers and can be used as an adhesive
Using magnets to make oxygen for astronauts
The technology could make it more efficient to produce oxygen during long space voyages
Eco-friendly sound-proofing made from seaweed
The material is biodegradable and sustainable, and unlike traditional foams it doesn’t require petrochemicals for its production
‘Artificial photosynthesis’ could be the future of food
New research paves the way for food production independent of sunlight
Study uses apples to remove nanoplastics from water
Researchers in Japan have devised a method for removing nanoplastics from water using a biopolymer derived from apples
A new index shows the influence of climate change in real time
The index allows people to see the impact of climate change on their local weather
Using rock dust as a weapon against climate change
Researchers believe that adding basalt dust to soil could help remove a large amount of carbon dioxide from the air
A biodegradable plastic made from plant waste
The new plastic is made from the non-edible parts of plants and breaks down into harmless sugars in the environment
Autonomous research ship carries fleet of marine observation drones
The ship is currently being tested on open water before fully launching at the end of the year
A wood-based cooling foam could improve energy efficiency
The foam could reduce the cooling energy needs of a building by more than a third
Space debris tracking system helps prevent collisions
AI analyses millions of historical flight paths to identify high risk areas