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.
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Scientists Create First-Ever Magnetic Liquid - and Its Movements Are Mesmerizing - 'We almost couldn't believe it'
For the first time ever, researchers have managed to create a liquid that is both magnetic and magical with its "amazing" dancing movements.
Little Free Pantries Spread Goodies From Sidewalks, Let Neighbors Pay it Forward
These tiny boxes are letting neighbors take care of their own communities – whether crayons, food, toys, diapers, or water, it's all free for the taking.
New 'Unprinting' Method Can Help Recycle Paper and Curb Environmental Costs
Imagine if your printer had an "unprint" button that could remove all the ink from the paper - that may soon be a reality.
Researchers Have Successfully Made First-Ever Robotic Arm That Can Be Controlled By Your Mind
For the first time ever, researchers have created a robotic arm that can be non-invasively controlled by the user's mind.
Dutch Company Unveils the World's First Long-Range Solar Car - The 4-Passenger Lightyear One
The four-passenger solar electric car Lightyear One was unveiled last week in the Netherlands-and 100 of the luxury models have already sold.
Students Design Beach Vacuum That Can Suck Up Microplastics While Leaving All the Sand
A group of engineering students have created a massive vacuum cleaner that can efficiently suck up all the tiny microplastics on sandy beaches.
Since Father-Son Duo Designed Revolutionary 'Honey on Tap' Beehive, There Are 51,000 New Bee Colonies
Now in honor of National Pollinator Week, the inventors are donating thousands of dollars to honeybee conservation groups.
Robert Downey Jr. is Creating a Foundation That Will Use Robots to Clean Up the Environment
This latest announcement from the Marvel actor is just another example of how Robert Downey Jr. is indeed the real-life Tony Stark.
Adidas Ensuring That All Their Shoes Can Be 100% Recycled into New Ones Without Any Waste
Not only are Adidas shoes being made out of recycled ocean plastic, but they are also now being modeled into shoes that are 100% recyclable.
Robot Caregivers Could Soon Move Your Plants Around the House So They Get Proper Amount of Sunlight
This adorable little robot caregiver could one day save your household plants from ever dying over a lack of sunlight or water.
Just Add Water: New Salt Battery Could Help Spell the End of Fossil Fuels
This new pilot program in Berlin could help to replace fossil fuels with salt batteries as a sustainable source of heat storage.
Researchers Develop New 'Miracle Superglue' That Can Heal Potentially Fatal Wounds in Seconds
The new bio-gel could dramatically reduce patient recovery time and save thousands of people from serious injuries in a matter of seconds.
First Smartphone App to Detect Ear Infections in Children Could Save Unnecessary Doctor's Visits
Rather than waste time and money on unnecessary visits to the doctor, this app could give parents an easy way to diagnose an ear infection.
You Can Now Use These Pocket-Sized 'Bee Savior' Cards to Rescue Hungry Honeybees on the Sidewalk
These contraptions may look like credit cards, but they're actually pocket-sized lifelines for hungry honeybees in the city.
Irish Researchers Have Developed Hospital Robot That Uses UV Light to Kill Viruses, Bacteria, and Germs
Irish scientists have invented a robot that kills viruses and other germs by emitting UV light—and will be ready for production in one week's time.
Prawns into Plastic: Ingenious Australian Teen Turns Shrimp Shells into Biodegradable Plastic Wrap
After noticing prawn shells look like plastic, an Australian teen created a biodegradable plastic film from shrimp casings that can be composted in 30 days.
In a Revolutionary Medical Treatment, Man's Lung Was Removed, Cleaned, and Replaced-No Transplant Necessary
The procedure, which has only been conducted a few times in history, could be a groundbreaking new treatment for patients suffering from lung cancer.
From Terrifying to Terrific: Man Redesigns MRI Machine to Delight Children Instead of Scare Them
Over 80% of young patients formerly needed sedation before undergoing the taxing MRI procedure. Now, it may be the best part of their day.
'Text Me Any Masterpiece'-Send Museum a Topic and You'll Get Corresponding Artwork in Response
If you write "Send me oceans", it will select an oceanic artwork from its collection of 35,000 masterpieces just for you.
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