BLESSED BAMBOO
Buildings and construction are responsible for about two fifths of all global carbon emissions. Concrete and steel alone account for[…]
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SUPERIOR SOLAR PANELS
One way to increase solar cell efficiency is to change their chemical makeup. Current cells use silicon, a long-lasting inorganic[…]
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LIGHT CONVERTED TO HEAT
A new thermal emitter, using light to convert heat into power, can achieve high efficiency within practical design parameters and[…]
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PROMISING MATERIAL FOR CARBON CAPTURE
A new type of porous material called a covalent organic framework quickly sucks up carbon dioxide from ambient air. It[…]
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CULTIVATING CHICKPEAS
Chickpeas are a drought-resistant legume plant with a high protein content that can complement grain cultivation systems even in urban[…]
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PROTECTING YOUR PET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE
Risks for pets: Extreme heat: Even a short walk on hot pavement can burn paw pads. Cars quickly become lethal[…]
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SOLAR SOLUTION
A new method visualizes interfaces where the sunlight’s energy is converted to electrical charges and provides a set of design[…]
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FABULOUS FUNGUS
Fungus use can transform food waste into palatable food. For instance, Indonesia creates oncom-inspired foods such as a fermented patty[…]
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BETTER BIOFUEL COMBUSTION
A revolutionary Swirl Burst injector burns glycerol/methanol blends with near-zero emissions, enabling ultra-clean combustion for fuels typically difficult to burn[…]
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ARTIFICIAL PLANT PURIFIERS AND POWER SOURCE
Most air purification systems are expensive, cumbersome and require frequent cleaning or filter replacement, but there’s an alternative. New artificial[…]
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