Toyota presents Punyo, a robot that can hug objects
With a design inspired by Baymax from Big Hero 6, Punyo uses touch sensors and inflatable 'paws' to hug and carry objects.
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The material that will change the homes of the future smells of coconut and lemon
A coconut and lemon thermal battery that regulates the home climate: the last frontier of green building
The more the merrier: why we should want a more populated world
A more populated and growing world: an unsustainable utopia or the key to a richer and more varied future?
The invisible impact: how tires pollute our planet
From oceans to soil, the polluting impact of tires is everywhere. Let's find out together how to deal with this problem.
Rethread Africa, from pineapple waste to sustainable fabrics
Thanks to sustainable processes, Rethread Africa creates biodegradable materials from agricultural waste, such as pineapple leaves, strengthening the circular economy.
We will repair ligaments with eggshell-inspired nanotechnology
Eggs, ligaments and medical innovation! Researchers inspired by the shell find potential remedy for traditionally delicate surgeries and uncertain outcomes
Helmets of the future: the technology that will protect us from any impact
A new technology could revolutionize safety in several sectors, from bike helmets to automotive padding.
Torre Alva, the tallest 3D printed tower in the world in the Swiss Alps
The construction of the Alva Tower begins, a pioneering project: a 30D printed building of over 3 meters that will overlook the Giulia Valley
E-commerce: trends and news for 2024
Online commerce is now an integral part of our lives and new e-commerce sites open every day. 2024 promises to be a year full of news, both from the point of view of trends and with regards to legislative innovations. Let's look at them more closely. E-commerce trend forecasts in 2024 As far as trends are concerned, 2024 will see the expansion of the trends that have already started in 2023. In first place there is certainly the theme of sustainability, very dear above all ... Read more
Forwardto sends everyone to school about the future: to predict it, or rather build it
Navigate uncertainty and build desirable futures with advanced methods? A future course in Italy. Yes sir.
Separate waste collection in Europe
Separate waste collection in the old continent follows completely singular dynamics. Let's take a look at the process together?
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
Why India, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia could lead the world
India, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia aim to become high-income economies in 25 years, focusing on innovation. Will they succeed?
From used clothes to effective insulators: the parable of Isocoton
Using recycled cotton and synthetic fabrics, Isocoton offers a sustainable, high-performance alternative for building insulation.
Wood is making a comeback: this is why it can "take over" the future of construction
Solid wood promises taller, lighter buildings, resistant to earthquakes and fires. Its “comeback” can transform construction
Chimera, the chameleon metamaterial invisible to everything
Chimera, a new nature-inspired metamaterial, renders itself invisible on multiple terrains against visual, microwave and thermal techniques
Cornell introduces a new rapid EV battery that charges in 5 minutes
Cornell's new rapid lithium battery promises ultra-fast charging, and could be the key to global EV adoption.
Textile revolution: artificial gland replica spider silk
An artificial gland mimics the spider silk production process, opening new frontiers in the medical and textile sectors.
Urban agriculture, be careful: it can have an environmental impact 6 times higher
Analysis of 73 urban farms reveals higher carbon footprints for most urban crops, but offers strategies for more sustainable urban agriculture.
The benefits of 3D printing in the next decade
With 3D printing there will be more and more products that we will be able to create completely independently. Nothing but chatter.
Unlimited energy from the soil: the new microbial fuel cells
Northwestern University's microbial fuel cells, capable of extracting energy from the soil, could power sensors and electronic devices.
