That's 'Sew' Smart! Scientists Develop New Threads That Change Color When Harmful Gases Are in the Air
These color-changing fabrics could be a lifesaver for health, safety, military, or rescue workers who work in close proximity to harmful gases.
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Student Treks to Yellowstone and Finds Bacteria That Eats Pollution and 'Breathes' Electricity
Hidden in the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park is a special kind of bacteria that sucks up pollutants and transforms it into electricity.
Scientists Are Replacing Plastic With Algae, a Revolutionary Idea That Can Suck Carbon Out of the Air
These Dutch designers have come up with an ingenious replacement for plastic – and it will actually be able to suck tons of CO2 out of the air.
28-Year-old Inventor Unveils Contact Lenses That Correct Color Blindness
Inspired by her own vision problems, this Canadian chemist has developed an exciting new prototype for contact lenses that correct color blindness.
These New Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads Could Save Thousands of Tons of Trash From Landfills
Mardi Gras may be fun, but it generates thousands of tons of trash every year. Thankfully, these biodegradable beads might make the party a little greener.
Instead of Wasting Trillions of Gallons of Water Every Year, 'World's First' System Dyes Fabrics With CO2
These ingenious machines could recycle tons of CO2 while simultaneously saving trillions of gallons of water used by the fashion industry every year.
Researchers Have Developed Process for Turning Non-Recycleable Glass into Toothpaste (And Other Useful Things)
Only a small amount of glass is currently recyclable – but instead of letting it go to a landfill, researchers can now turn it into toothpaste and tires.
Cheap 2D Material Can Cleanse 99.9999% of Bacteria From Water in 30 Minutes Simply by Using the Sun
The cheap, eco-friendly system is capable of purifying enough drinking water for four people in just thirty minutes.
IKEA Develops Remote-Controlled Boats That Can Collect Floating Garbage From Polluted Rivers
These 10-foot boats may look cute, but they have been designed by IKEA to address the serious issue of floating water pollution.
We May Soon Be Able to Power Our Smartphones With Single-Use Plastic Bags
With billions of plastic bags not being recycled, researchers have discovered a way to turn them into anodes for lithium batteries.
New Chemical Process Converts Plastic Waste into Fuel, University Researchers Looking for Investors
The researchers behind the technology that turns plastic into fuel are looking for investors to implement the process on a mass-market scale.
Origami-Inspired Solar Panel Could Start Generating Renewable Electricity From Your Window
These folded solar panels work similarly to window blinds – except they can generate clean energy without blocking your natural light.
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