From plastic to biodegradable silk, a 'bacterial breakthrough' helps the world
RPI research proposes a sustainable solution to the problem of plastic waste, converting it into biodegradable silk through fermentation
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The challenge of Innovation: why new ideas are scary
From the fears of the first PCs to the doubts about new developments: a journey into the psychology of resistance to new ideas, and how to overcome it.
How does heat accumulator work?
Heat accumulators, more precisely heat pump accumulators, are devices used for the production of domestic water, i.e. water used for personal hygiene and cooking. Since these are devices that are becoming more and more common, let's try to understand how they work and what benefits they can bring. How do heat pump accumulators work? Visually, heat accumulators very closely resemble classic electric water heaters, which are now almost out of use; … Read more
Clean energy under the wheels: two new solar cycle paths in the Netherlands
The new Dutch solar cycle paths use innovative solar panels, resistant to traffic and wear, offering clean and sustainable energy.
MindPortal: communicate with AI using only your thoughts
MindPortal reveals a non-invasive optical brain-computer interface, for direct communications between human thought and AI like ChatGPT
The EU is making a big push for the cleanest energy in the world
With EU support, tidal energy advances as a possible key solution for the clean energy future
USA, the breakthrough of the "mini modular nuclear" fails: project cancelled
The modular nuclear power project, once seen as revolutionary, was abandoned due to economic problems and lack of interest
Industrial air conditioning: what it means and what are the latest innovations
Industrial air conditioning systems are used for the generation of heat, cold and for the reuse of heat for industrial processes. Necessary to guarantee the quality of work and continuity of operation, it moves guided by attention to efficiency and reuse of heat. In this way, the use of energy flows is optimized by intelligently reducing consumption. Industrial air conditioning involves the installation of complex systems, essential for comfort and production processes, as well as... Read more
Airloom, a device promises wind power at a third of the current cost
Airloom's new technical approach can revolutionize the wind energy market: given the financiers behind it, we have to believe it.
Nuclear fusion: why it's not yet a reality and what it will take to make it happen
Nuclear fusion could be the key to a clean energy future, but there are still many unknowns. This is what we have to overcome.
Green logistics: how to reduce the carbon footprint of freight transport?
The development of the logistics industry is moving towards the introduction of a sustainable supply chain that will reduce the carbon footprint created by the transportation of goods. What can be done to ensure that this has as negligible a negative impact on the environment as possible? We present solutions to help you discover the green face of logistics.
Elysium City, Spain is also designing the city of the future from scratch
Spain is building Elysium City, a city designed to be sustainable and in harmony with nature. Will it be different from Neom in Saudi Arabia?
Optivolt revolutionizes solar: efficient panels even in the shade
Solar energy, long celebrated as the ecological answer to our planet's energy problems, unfortunately still has several weaknesses. One among all? Its efficiency decreases dramatically in shade. What if we could overcome this obstacle? The American startup Optivolt has announced the development of a technology that can change the photovoltaic landscape, ensuring optimal performance even when the sun plays hide and seek. A head-to-head challenge The problem is clear: a shadow that covers only 1% of… Read more
Smile: Drug that regrows teeth reaches clinical trials
New teeth without dentures? A Japanese team advances with clinical trials of a regenerative drug.
MOWT, innovative floating hydroelectric for slow-flowing waters
Hydroelectric evolves with Rivtide Power's MOWT, designed for slow-flowing waters and ready to debut in Scotland.
Will science ever reveal the mystery of consciousness? What stage is the research at?
Consciousness is one of the most complex problems in neuroscience and philosophy: how does subjectivity emerge from matter? This is where we are in our studies.
Enlil, road wind: the air moved by the vehicles powers the path lights
Devici Technology presents Enlil, an innovative wind power plant that uses the wind generated by road traffic to produce energy.
Solar panels along the highways: why not?
California could power 270.000 homes by using solar in empty spaces next to highways. It's a good idea?
How to replace a backup battery and when to do it
Today we are talking about the buffer battery: a small component of our computers that often goes unnoticed and which, at times, can be the cause of even serious problems and malfunctions. That's right! Despite its small size, the buffer battery plays a fundamental role within our devices and it is right to learn about its functions and characteristics so as to be able to understand when it is time to replace it. In this article we explain what the buffer battery is, how it works and what its ... Read more
Laser and solar: the innovation that illuminates the future of energy
A team at NREL has created a mini solar panel that turns laser light into energy. A small turning point from the many possible applications
SunHydrogen, solar panel that produces hydrogen day and night
A solar panel with billions of nanoparticles Hydropanels: SunHydrogen's bet for a sustainable revolution in the energy sector
