Category: INNOVATION

Researchers are employing microwaves to turn waste polyethylene into components of batteries. The materials used in this technology are low-cost,[…]

A new method for upcycling polyurethane foams (the spongy material found in mattresses, insulation, furniture cushions and shoes) allows it[…]

Newly invented flexible nanofiber mats infused with antioxidants isolated from red wine, could help tackle the problem of mold on[…]

A new futuristic solar powered tower sucks up smog, turns it into clean air, and filters out the smog particles[…]

A new two-layered  paint in any color can reflect heat and  bring down the electricity used for air-conditioning. It could[…]

Rice farming contributes 11% of anthropogenic methane to the atmosphere. Researchers have found that inoculating soil with cable bacteria in[…]

An altered diet can make cattle burp and fart less methane. If they were a country, cows would rank as[…]

Chemists have created a hybrid system of bacteria and nanowires that captures energy from sunlight and transfers it to the[…]

A new plastic is made from cellulose and starch (i.e. corn, potatoes). It’s biodegradable and doesn’t add to fossil fuel[…]

Air Co. can now produce vodka  made from carbon dioxide. The company was a finalist for a $7.5 million prize[…]