Smart memory devices that melt away in water could help tackle e-waste
As technology becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, so does the problem of electronic waste.
From smartwatches and fitness trackers to medical patches...
Gold rush 2.0: Scientists extract treasure from e-waste
A team of researchers at Flinders University in Australia has found a safer and more eco-friendly way to extract gold—not just from traditional ore,...
How limestone and seawater could help ships cut carbon emissions in half
Ships play a major role in global trade—but they’re also a big source of carbon emissions.
In fact, the shipping industry is responsible for nearly...
Lunar dust is bad. But not as bad as living in the city
As NASA prepares for a return to the Moon through the Artemis program, one of the biggest health concerns for astronauts has been lunar...
Some climate solutions may suffocate our oceans, new study warns
As the world looks for ways to fight climate change, scientists are exploring new techniques to pull carbon dioxide (CO₂) out of the atmosphere.
One...
MIT’s bubble wrap-inspired invention pulls drinking water from thin air
A team of engineers at MIT has developed an exciting new device that can collect clean drinking water straight from the air — even...
Scientists discover 230 giant viruses that shape ocean life and threaten public health
In an exciting new discovery, scientists have identified 230 previously unknown giant viruses living in our oceans—some of which may influence marine food chains...
Why the Amazon can’t grow back after gold mining
In the Peruvian Amazon, forests aren’t bouncing back after gold mining—not just because the soil is damaged, but because the land has lost its...
Smarter wood stoves could cut air pollution by 95%
New research from Oregon State University is helping make wood-burning stoves much cleaner and safer for the environment and our health.
Scientists have developed new...
How a new material could help cut building emissions by 45%
Imagine a building that powers itself using just light and movement from its surroundings.
Thanks to new research from the University of St Andrews, this...