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Breakthrough Solar System Uses Recycled Aluminum to Store Energy—Without Batteries
Swedish startup Azelio is deploying solar systems that use recycled aluminum to store and generate power using thermal energy—without batteries.
Scientists Create a ‘Living Concrete’ That Uses Bacteria to Heal Itself When Damaged
Our houses of the future may be made with bacteria that can regenerate, suck CO2 out of the air, and even glow on command.
Scientists and Refugees Are Growing Crops in the Desert Using Discarded Mattresses Bound for the Landfill
Scientists from the University of Sheffield are teaching refugees how to use old mattress foam to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs in Jordan.
Researchers Develop Ultra-Absorbent Device That Can Pull Record Amounts of Water Out of Thin Air
A team of Johns Hopkins researchers have identified an ultra-absorbent new material that can soak up almost 9 liters of water from thin air every day.
Denmark Researchers Use Seaweed to Power a Car
Each year, 25 million tons of seaweed is harvested, most of which is in Asia and used for human consumption and cosmetics. But what...
Sustainable Sand Gives Pollution a One-Two Punch by Soaking Up Toxic Metals and Purifying Water Supplies
Since the material can cleanse water of toxic metals and pollutants, it could help create whole new water supplies in drier cities.
Oil-Dependent Canadian Province Launching New Solar Farm Next Year—One of the Largest in the World
The Alberta-based project is expected to span across almost 5,000 acres with the capacity to power more than 100,000 Canadian homes.
In Just 20 Years, Over 220 Million Children Have Been Saved From Marriage, Labor, and Violence
According to this new report from Save the Children, more and more kids around the world are being given the healthy childhoods they deserve.
Rather Than Importing Their Food, Coastal Cities Can Build Their Own Floating Farms—Like This One
This 3-story floating farm is the first of its kind in Rotterdam—and the creators hope that it will inspire other cities to build their own.
5 Million American Vending Machines Will Soon Offer More Healthy Snacks to Help Curb Obesity
The trade group responsible for the vending machine industry says that one-third of all their snack supplies will soon include healthy options.
In Helping His Dad With Diabetes, Young Mexican Chemist Pioneers Healthy—and Cheap—Sugar Substitute
When 18-year old Javier Larragoiti was told his father had been diagnosed with diabetes, the young man, who had just started studying chemical engineering...
Oil and Gas Rigs Could Soon Be Reassigned to Fight Climate Crisis by Storing CO2 Emissions
Instead of spending millions of dollars on decommissioning oil and gas rigs, new research suggests they could be put to work storing CO2 emissions.
We May Soon Be Able to Use Ultra-Thin Slice of Wood to Safely Clean and Drink Salt Water
Researchers have successfully used a slice of wood measuring 500 micrometers thick to distill water with 20% more efficiency than regular methods.
Scientists Growing Rice With Seawater Could Feed ‘Entire Arab World’
The successful harvest of this saltwater rice in Dubai could promise to be a solution for food shortages around the world.
Indonesian Teenager Spends 49 Days Adrift at Sea in Fishing Hut, His Tears Turning to Joy With Rescue
The 19-year-old was rescued more than 77 miles at sea – but he was reportedly returned home in good health.
Paramedic Crew Goes Out of Their Way to Grant Patient’s Last Wish at the Beach
A photo of a paramedic and his patient is being hailed as a beautiful example of medical staff showing care and compassion to those...
Scientists Unlock the Key to Turning Algae into Oil
Undersea algae could become the fuel of the future— and producing the valuable oil would not require any arable land or human drinking water.
The...
Philippine Teen Discovers Powerful Natural Poison Against Zika Bugs
A Philippine teenager discovered a natural solution for killing the larvae of the aedes aegypti mosquito—the insect responsible for spreading the zika virus and other...
New Edible Rings on 6-Packs Can Feed Animals Instead of Harming Them
A craft beer maker in Florida has created a six-pack ring that feeds animals instead of endangering them.
Saltwater Brewery has replaced the dangerous plastic...
Boeing Airline Partnership Grows Desert Superplants for Green Jet Fuel
As the world seeks to reduce carbon emissions, the aviation field is making major advancements.
A new research facility the size of four football fields...