Are biodegradable electronics the future of eco-friendly tech?
Imagine a world where your old gadgets disappear like fallen leaves, breaking down harmlessly into the environment instead of piling up in landfills.
This vision...
The future of plastic: biodegradable alternatives
Plastic is everywhere in our lives, from packaging and utensils to clothing and electronics. Its convenience and low cost have made it indispensable, but...
The surprising link between air pollution and dementia
Dementia, a condition that mainly affects memory, thinking, and behavior, is often associated with aging. While it primarily impacts older adults, younger individuals are...
New ways to fight climate change and protect our planet
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity, but scientists around the world are working hard to find ways to slow it...
Is it true that trees pollute the air?
Methane is the most famous volatile organic compound (VOC) in our atmosphere.
This week, our host George Zaidan follows up on a Reactions subscriber’s question...
Cyanobacteria could turn carbon dioxide into renewable plastics
Scientists at The University of Manchester have made an exciting breakthrough in using cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, to turn carbon dioxide (CO2)...
How desert plants could revolutionize clean energy
Scientists have discovered a more eco-friendly way to produce energy by using plants that thrive in dry, harsh environments like deserts.
These drought-tolerant plants, also...
Scientists develop smarter ways to decide where to build solar and wind farms
Deciding where to build solar and wind farms is often left to individual developers, with little coordination across regions.
But a new study from MIT...
A cleaner, greener way to extract cobalt from waste
Cobalt is a vital material in lithium-ion batteries, powering everything from smartphones to electric cars.
But how it’s sourced often raises ethical and environmental concerns.
Around...
Scientists break solar efficiency record with new tandem cells
A groundbreaking solar cell that combines two advanced materials—perovskite and organic absorbers—has set a new efficiency record of 25.7%.
This innovative development could bring us...