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Marine Microbes Could Play an Important Role in Climate Change

Researchers have discovered that marine bacteria with a unique metabolism may have an important role to play in the way Earth regulates climate.

8 Aug 2019

New Insights Could Advance Water Purification Technology

Water scarcity is presently a serious challenge all across the globe, and this has caused engineers and scientists to relentlessly work towards finding new ways of harvesting purified water from wastewater or seawater and other such alternative sources.

8 Aug 2019

New Start Up Invents Optical Acanner - Measures Light Emission from Food or Crops – Saves Food Waste, Maximises Crop Quality and Guarantees Provenance

Keynote speakers John F. Kerry (former US Secretary of State), Dr Howard-Yana Shapiro (Mars Inc. Chief Agricultural Officer) and Shama Sukul Lee (Sunfed Founder and CEO) confirmed for the inaugural Global Table event on the future of food to be held in Melbourne, 3-6 September 2019.

From Rubens Technologies Pty Ltd 8 Aug 2019

Amcor Develops 100% Recyclable and Economical PET bottles for Beer Packaging

Amcor has adapted its design technology to develop the first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for pasteurized beer in Brazil.

From Amcor 8 Aug 2019

“Pi” Automotive Technology Could Solve Vehicle Emissions Crisis in Future

The Neutrino Energy Group, in collaboration with an international group of researchers and supporters, has undertaken the challenge of powering the electric cars of the future.

7 Aug 2019

Scientists Use Past Nuclear Research on Salts to Develop Promising Solar Technology

Solar power and nuclear power may appear to be extremely different energy sources. Nuclear power originates from the energy discharged when neutrons crash into uranium atoms, splitting them apart.

7 Aug 2019

Green Cell Foam Meets Safe and Reliable Packaging Needs

Green Cell Foam, which produces fully biodegradable and disposable packaging material, has widened its global trade by becoming the only provider of insulated coolers for NIKU Farms.

7 Aug 2019

Study Reveals the Effect of Scarce Phosphorus Content on Biomass Production

What amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) can tropical rainforests consume? A new study by a deeply involved international group of scientists from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has shown that the absorption capacity is extremely restricted by the phosphorus content of the soil.

7 Aug 2019

Forest Restoration Means More Storage for Carbon and Less Fuel for Wildfire

When forests are ravaged by wildfires, they not only damage the trees but also destroy a core part of the world’s carbon cycle. Restoring those trees as fast as possible could tip the scale in favor of alleviating extreme climate change.

6 Aug 2019

MIT Focuses on Sustainability Practices in Water Consumption

The Institute aims to update its water management practices to prepare for droughts, sea level rise, and other risks posed by the climate crisis.

6 Aug 2019

Study Promotes Reintroduction of Airships to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions

Reintroducing airships into the global transportation-mix could help reduce the transport sector’s carbon emissions and play a role in forming a sustainable hydrogen-based economy.

5 Aug 2019

New Technology for Growing a Small Garden Right in Your Home or Office

A technology for growing a small garden right in an office or home has been co-developed by two EPFL Master’s students.

5 Aug 2019

Combination of Waste Materials and Biomass can Improve the Sustainability of Soils

According to a new study, a mixture of waste materials combined with a biomass product can help in the quest for high-quality soils.

5 Aug 2019

Study Finds Shared E-Scooters are Not as Green as Other Modes of Transport

People believe that electric scooters (e-scooters) are eco-friendly means to travel around town. However, a recent study from North Carolina State University states that it is not that simple: shared e-scooters may be greener than the majority of cars, but they can be less green than numerous other options.

5 Aug 2019

Combination Technique can Improve the Conversion of Biofuels

Fuels developed from forestry or agricultural wastes are called lignocellulosic biomass. Such fuels have traditionally been a champion in the search for reducing the use of fossil fuels.

5 Aug 2019