The secrets of ancient Roman and Mayan construction can unlock a greener future
Researchers are turning to history, examining the wonders of ancient civilizations, to inspire a more sustainable future for construction.
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JJ Shavit
- Aug 11
Groundbreaking discovery finds that Earth’s atmosphere can clean itself
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we think about air pollution.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 11
Scientists turn low-value plastic waste into high-grade, valuable products
Millions of Americans dutifully separate their recyclable, plastic waste into the designated bins with hopes of a sustainable future.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 27
Groundbreaking new technology detects near-invisible microplastics in the environment
In today's world, microplastics – those minuscule particles smaller than 5 millimeters in diameter – are omnipresent.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 17
Majestic '8th continent' could recycle plastic collected from the ocean
Award-winning architect has harnessed innovative design to develop a solution that could change the course of global conservation efforts.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 16
Egg whites remove salt and microplastics from seawater with 99% efficiency
The breakthrough came during a faculty meeting, where Arnold was sitting, staring at his sandwich's bread, and had an idea.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 6
Groundbreaking new way to recycle plastic soda bottles with electricity
Chemists have developed a new way to recycle a common type of plastic found in soda bottles and other packaging.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 2
New technology reuses human hair to detect environmental pollutants
On average, a single person can shed anywhere from 50 to 100 strands of hair per day. This contributes to a sizeable amount of waste.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 17
Scientists convert everyday plastics into fully recyclable and potentially biodegradable materials
Instead of drilling for oil and polluting the environment, we’re using stuff that would otherwise be incinerated or left in a landfill.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 16
Groundbreaking 'Floating continent' could collect and recycle plastic from the ocean
Lenka Petráková has harnessed innovative design to develop a solution that could change the course of global conservation efforts.
JJ Shavit
- May 2
Scientists create fully-recyclable plastic to solve the global plastic waste crisis
Researchers have developed a new type of plastic that could be the solution to the global plastic waste crisis.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 25
The future of sustainable mining: CO2 used to access critical minerals
As the world moves to low-carbon energy technologies, the demand for critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt is increasing.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 6
First real-world study links electric vehicle use to health and the environment
The first-ever study showed that electric cars are associated with real-world reductions in both air pollution and respiratory problems.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 25, 2022
Award winning machine recycles discarded plastic bottles into 3D printer filament
Designers Reiten Cheng and Swaleh Owais developed a unique device that’s capable of turning discarded plastic water bottles into 3D filament
JD Shavit
- Nov 5, 2022
Bacterial sensors send a jolt of electricity to save the environment
When you hit your finger with a hammer, you feel the pain immediately. And you react immediately. But what if the pain comes 20 min after.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 12, 2022
Plastic upcycling: From waste to fuel for less
The new method more efficiently converts plastics to valuable commodity chemicals—a process termed “upcycling” that produces less methane.
JD Shavit
- Aug 16, 2022
Silk offers an alternative to some microplastics
Microplastics, tiny particles of plastic that are now found worldwide in the air, water, and soil, are increasingly recognized.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 11, 2022
Robotic vehicle makes studying the ocean easy and affordable
Most microplastics sampling requires towing a net behind a boat at a very slow speed, which is both costly and time-consuming.
JD Shavit
- Aug 3, 2022
Microbes offer a glimpse into the future of climate change
Microbes play an important role in climate because they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when they eat.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 1, 2022
Eco-friendly technology recycles mixed waste into premium plastics
Researchers have now demonstrated how the carbon atoms in mixed waste can replace all fossil raw materials in the production of new plastic.
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