Researchers have shown how to convert waste packing peanuts into high-performance carbon electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that outperform conventional graphite electrodes, r... Read more
Lancaster University scientists are leading research looking at formulating sustainable fertilisers from renewable energy waste. This new area of research aims to produce a sustainable, envi... Read more
Long before humans figured out how to create colors, nature had already perfected the process — think stunning, bright butterfly wings of many different hues, for example. Now scientists are... Read more
Magnetic cooling is a promising new refrigeration technology boasting several advantages – ranging from lower energy consumption to eliminating the use of hazardous fluids – that... Read more
The cost of adding this type of wiring to a house being built is only about $200 Electric cars continue to gain ground on those powered by petrol, but a lack of publicly available charging s... Read more
The Laundry Pod from Storebound is an easy-to-use portable washing machine that trades in cords for human energy. It requires only a few minutes of work to wash a load of laundry. The $100 e... Read more
Crickets are a delectable, affordable, and environmentally friendly protein source already eaten in some parts of the world. Now the trick is producing them for the masses. His wife once thr... Read more
Taking inspiration from trees, scientists have developed a battery made from a sliver of wood coated with tin that shows promise for becoming a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmenta... Read more
Amid concerns over the potential health effects of existing flame retardants for home furniture, fabrics and other material, scientists are reporting development of an “exceptionally” effect... Read more
Scientists are reporting development of what they describe as the first self-healing protective coating for cracks in concrete, the world’s most widely used building material. Their s... Read more
It will now be easier to detect microbes that cause illnesses in the physician’s reception, or to monitor allergens at home. Researchers at have succeeded in developing a durable and afforda... Read more
Purports to be quieter, easier to maneuver, and more environmentally friendly than existing craft. Frustrated with what they see as stagnation in the evolution of hovercraft design over rece... Read more
When nature calls, we just have to go. Now, scientists in Singapore have come up with an invention that makes going to the toilet a little more environmentally friendly. Their vacuum lavator... Read more
So is flatpack housing the way forward? Cheap, environmentally friendly and easy to manufacture, the temporary cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand is being built out of it. So is flatpack... Read more
More and more everyday products are based on renewable resources More and more everyday products are based on renewable resources, with household cleaners now containing active cleaning subs... Read more
