Bioconstruction: Beyond hempcrete
One of the common beliefs about bio-construction is that it is only for rich people.
According to Mike Lawrence, Professor at the BRE CICM (Centre...
Scientists discover deep-sea fish living where there is virtually no oxygen
Oxygen—it’s a basic necessity for animal life.
But marine biologists recently discovered large schools of fishes living in the dark depths of the Gulf of...
Technology helps reduce solar energy costs while protecting environment
A Purdue University alumnus is using clean, solar energy to drastically reduce the electric bill for his northern Indiana hog farm with the help...
Why did Easter Islanders build statues where they did
The ancient people of Rapa Nui, Chile, better known as Easter Island, built their famous ahu monuments near coastal freshwater sources, according to new...
Scientists turn carbon emissions into usable energy
Scientists have developed a system that produces electricity and hydrogen (H2) while eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2), which is the main contributor of global warming.
The...
As the oceans rise, so do your risks of breast cancer
It is encouraging to see greater attention in the media to the issue of climate change and its effects on the life-support systems of...
Upper-ocean warming is changing the global wave climate, making waves stronger
The energy in ocean waves has been increasing as a consequence of climate change, according to a new study.
Sea level rise puts coastal areas...
New technology can clean water twice as fast as current ultrafiltration membranes
Engineers have created a bacteria-filtering membrane using graphene oxide and bacterial nanocellulose.
It’s highly efficient, long-lasting and environmentally friendly — and could provide clean...
How connected vehicles’ windshield wipers could prevent flooding
One of your car’s oldest features has been put to a new, high-tech use by University of Michigan researchers.
Utilizing a test fleet in the...
Emperor penguins’ first journey to sea
"When the chicks first go in the water, they are very awkward and unsure of themselves," says Sara Labrousse, a postdoctoral investigator at WHOI.
"They...