Scientists develop the first-ever eco-friendly, biodegradable, biorecyclable glass
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly glass of biological origin made from biologically derived amino acids or peptides.
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Joseph Shavit
- Mar 11
Researchers discover how to generate electricity out of thin air
A new development in sustainable energy research has led Australian scientists to discover a way to create energy from thin air. Literally.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 21
Solar-powered reactor converts plastics and CO2 into sustainable fuels
Researchers have developed a system that can transform plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels and other valuable products
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 20
Solar-powered reactor converts plastic and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels
Researchers have developed a system that can transform plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels and other products.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 2, 2022
Turning wastewater into fertilizer is feasible and will make agriculture more sustainable
The wastewater draining from massive pools of sewage sludge has the potential to play a role in more sustainable agriculture.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 16, 2022
First-of-its-kind 3D-printed home blends concrete, wood
Our hybrid construction approach creates a building system that is structurally efficient, easily replicable and materially responsive.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 13, 2022
New technology pulls clean drinking water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
Fresh water is scarce. Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water, but doing so requires a large amount of energy.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 13, 2022
Plant-based meat ‘healthier and more sustainable than animal products’, study finds
Study concludes that plant-based meat and dairy alternatives ‘offer a healthier and more environmentally sustainable solution.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 8, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 20, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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
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