Amazing waterlight lamp uses only seawater to generate 45 days of light
There are approximately 840 million people who do not have access to electricity. The Waterlight project aims to brighten their lives.
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Joseph Shavit
- Jun 20
Waterlight generates light for 45 days using only salt water
Waterlight is a lamp which generates light for 45 days using just half a liter of salt water so that people can continue with their chores.
Joseph Shavit
- May 15
Scientists create renewable biocement made entirely from waste materials
Scientists have found a way to create biocement, making the alternative to regular cement even greener and more sustainable.
Joseph Shavit
- May 14
Paper or plastic? New innovation can reduce our dependence on plastic
For our sake and the environment, there is a considerable amount of research into the reduction of plastic for many and various applications
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 28
Architecture Students Build Solar-Powered Greenhouse That Uses 50% Less Energy
A group of architecture students came up with a new way to store use and store energy in greenhouses through solar power.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 27
Major innovation in environmentally friendly 'Proton Batteries'
In the constant search for environment-friendly alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, proton batteries are proven to have great potential.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 26
Introducing the solar power generating bike path of the future
Many people who live in cities are taking to biking prompting designers and city officials to reimagine bike paths and public transport.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 9
Solar oven allows rural communities to cook without coal or firewood
A new design for a solar cooking system may help rural communities prepare food more sustainably, reports a new study.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 12
Transparent wood promises to become the window to the future?
Many different types of wood, from balsa to oak, can be made transparent, and it doesn’t matter if it is cut along the grain or against it.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 17, 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
- Nov 28, 2021
Is Fisker's newest EV the world’s most innovative and sustainable car?
When it comes to instigating a green car revolution, electric automaker Fisker is putting the wheels in motion to be more eco-conscious.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 18, 2021
Dutch students build a spectacular, solar-powered, zero-emission mobile home
Students at a Dutch university have developed a solar-powered zero-emission mobile home called 'Stella Vita' that can travel on solar energy
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 5, 2021
Healable carbon fiber composite offers path to long-lasting, sustainable materials
Because of their high strength and light weight, carbon-fiber-based composite materials are replacing metals for all kinds of products
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 28, 2021
New lamp generates light for 45 days with half-liter of salt water
The Waterlight lamp was awarded a Silver Cannes in the design category and two bronzes in innovation and social responsibility.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 26, 2021
From waste to resource: Turning exhaust heat into energy with unprecedented efficiency
Low-grade waste heat (temperatures below 100 °C) could fit the bill provided we develop efficient energy harvesting technologies.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 21, 2021
Green and clean: New eco-friendly and sustainable way to fight water pollution
To create a sustainable system of wastewater treatment, the focus has shifted to eco-friendly and cost-effective technologies.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 12, 2021
In 1 minute a new technology can brighten lives in the developing world for over 2 hours
Statistics show that 67% of the developing world still goes without household electricity and relying on poluting kerosene lamps for light.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 10, 2021
New lamp generates light for 45 days with half-liter of salt water
There are approximately 840 million people worldwide who do not have access to electricity. The project emerged to brighten up lives.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
Billionaire Unveils Plans to Build the City of Telosa, a Sustainable and Futuristic Society
If you live a zero-waste or sustainable lifestyle, you’ve probably thought about how nice it would be to live in a low-impact bubble
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 4, 2021
Is Transparent Wood 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 happening now.