A new material boosts industrial carbon capture
Spotted: According to some estimates, around 30 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions can be attributed to industry, either through the sector’s energy usage or directly from industrial...
View ArticleBattery-free devices harness radio waves
Spotted: Wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G use radio frequency (RF) signals to keep us connected. Now, a groundbreaking prototype from a team led by the National University of...
View Article‘AI scientists’ that run their own research
Spotted: AI is boosting efficiencies across almost every industry, and that includes AI research itself. Sakana AI has recently introduced the AI Scientist, which allows large language models (LLMs)...
View ArticleA vertical-axis typhoon-proof wind turbine
Spotted: The Global Wind Energy Council reports that, in order to meet COP28 targets, the wind industry needs to triple its annual growth from 2023 levels to reach at least 320 gigawatts by 2030. One...
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Using chemistry to further boost recycling rates
Spotted: Combatting plastic waste has become one of the most important pillars in achieving a more sustainable future. And yet, scaling simple and cost-efficient solutions – particularly when it comes...
View ArticleMicrowaving waste cooking oil into chemicals
Spotted: Research into sustainable solutions needs to account for both the sourcing and the disposal of commodities. Through its repurposing of waste, recycling kills two birds with one stone – the...
View ArticleOrange peel polymers save water on farms
Spotted: Climate change is making water supplies for agriculture less predictable. One way to mitigate this is with the use of super absorbent polymers, which trap water when it rains and release it...
View ArticleCracking plant odours for sustainable farming
Spotted: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are airborne signals that allow plants to communicate with other organisms. For instance, when a plant is damaged by herbivorous pests, it releases VOCs....
View ArticleLeaf sensors enable smarter farming
Spotted: Global warming and changing weather patterns are making it harder for farmers across the globe to manage resources and maintain steady yields. Monitoring systems can help growers better...
View ArticleA new way to recycle old IT cables
Spotted: In 2022, approximately 62 million tonnes of electronic waste were generated worldwide. Although this waste contains valuable materials such as metals, semiconductors, and rare elements, only...
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