Patch Inspired by Cactus Eliminates Need for Diabetics to Prick Skin for Blood, Collects Sweat Instead
Scientists at POSTECH in South Korea have designed a sweat-collecting path, inspired by cactus spines, to benefit diabetics.
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How This Bouncy Castle Cleans the Air and Gobbles CO2 While You Jump
A bouncy castle that sucks CO2 into chambers of carbon-munching algae was a hit with the kids at COP26.
How an Oyster Can Form a Perfectly Symmetrical Pearl - Better Than We Humans, With All Our Technology
University of Michigan research has figured out how an oyster can form an entirely symmetrical pearl, and the findings could have practical use.
First Wind Turbine Designed to Harness Typhoon Energy is Erected in Storm-prone Asia, Soon Tested by 154 mph Winds
In the rural Philippines, a typhoon-proof wind turbine aims to harness the destructive forces of nature to generate electricity for locals.
They've Designed a Livable Pontoon Boat Inspired by a Volkswagen Bus
Ever-conscious of classic styles, an Italian design firm have used some of the most iconic cars to make boat hulls.
Almost 500 New Mesoamerican Structures Discovered By Using Lasers
In the Olmec region of southern Mexico, researchers using laser mapping surveys found 478 foundational structures, many for the first time.
UK's Largest Vertical Farm that Uses Only Sunlight Begins First Harvest
Switching back to traditional greenhouses, Shockingly Fresh's naturally-lit hydroponic farm in Offenham uses much less CO2 than others.
Scientists Perfect Renewable Power from Urine While Cleaning Wastewater in South Korea
A urea fuel cell, designed in S. Korea swaps platinum for cheap nickel and creates renewable electricity from cleaning wastewater
Durable Yarn Wrist Heaters Provide Re-usable Portable Warmth
Researchers have demonstrated a conductive, durable yarn for lightweight wearable heaters that are re-usable and provide portable warmth, says ACS.
This Wind Turbine Panel Lets You Harness Enough Energy to Power Your Home
The unique optical-illusion generating wind wall, is a cool way to generate renewable electricity for your house.
Australian Company Works to Make Energy From Nuclear Fusion - But Without the Fiery Ball of Plasma
Using super powerful lasers to create clean, emission-less energy, HB11 Energy is expanding options for commercial nuclear fusion.
New Sustainable Makeup Line Produces Cosmetics From Plants Instead of Fossil Fuels
L'Oreal has taken the idea of a green jet fuel to make plant-based cosmetics through the venture capital funded Last make-up line.
This Carbon-Negative Perfume is Made from Captured CO2 - And it Smells Like Figs and Orange Peel
Using artificial photosynthesis to create ethanol from CO2 captured from nearby factories, this company is making a carbon-neutral fragrance.
20,000 Pounds of Trash Removed From Pacific Garbage Patch: 'Holy mother of god. It worked!'
The boy turned man who won't rest until the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is cleaned up has successfully tested his system for doing so.
Towering Over the City, This 'Farmscraper' Will Produce 270 tons of Food from Hydroponics on 51-Stories
A new 51-story 'farmscraper' in China, designed by an Italian architecture firm Carlo Ratti, will have food growing for Schenzen city.
The Quest for Rare Wood is Endangering Forests. Now We Can Just 3D-Print Replicas Made from Wood Waste Instead
3D-printing firm in the US prints mock luxury hardwoods like rosewood to save rare species from extinction.
Rubber Made From Dandelions is Making Tires More Sustainable - Truly a Wondrous Plant
In the quest for more sustainable products, dandelions are being used to produce award-winning rubber for tires named Taraxagum, for the species.
Innovative Plant Recycles Polystyrene Foam and Recover Valuable Resources, Using All-Wind Power
PolyStyreneLoop, a huge new recycling plant in the Netherlands is starting to recycle expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste in Europe.
Nigerian Homes Built From Thousands of Plastic Bottles -12x Stronger Than Brick And Earthquake Strong
Called brick bottle technology, mud houses in Nigeria are being built with plastic bottles for a third of the price, but 18 times stronger.
Ralph Lauren Gives Competitors New Way to Dye Cotton, Uses 90% Less Chemicals, 40% Less Energy and Half the Water
Ralph Lauren and Dow have developed a way to significantly reduce the amount of water, chemicals, and energy needed to dye cotton.
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