How Africa will become the center of the world's urban future
Africa is preparing to host 13 of the world's top 20 megacities. Story of an unstoppable progression, and of five symbolic cities.
Africa is preparing to host 13 of the world's top 20 megacities. Story of an unstoppable progression, and of five symbolic cities.
An American company has managed to make a foldable drone with a motor that is decidedly superior to the characteristics of its competitors.
The invention opens up new catalytic technologies using non-precious metal catalysts for important applications such as renewable energy storage, renewable fuel production and sustainable materials production.
For a team of Chinese scientists, the Yanggu dam in Tibet will be made with 3D printing and built by robots controlled by artificial intelligence
A micro hydroelectric generator for small devices and remote locations? Ricoh develops it in the name of 3D printing and sustainability.
A startup develops a system of orbital mini containers to deposit goods off the planet for up to 5 years, and deliver them quickly.
A new project will study the feasibility of two distinct technologies for storing heat and energy and using it even months apart.
Drilling and descending where no one has yet descended: and obtaining infinite energy, regardless of the place.
A new McKinsey report says the world will not give up on micromobility solutions, but with differences between nations. Here's what everyone must do to ensure a better transport future for the planet.
From abandoned mines to hydroelectric plants. The project is ambitious, and China has a lot of places to use - but a lot of attention is needed.
Implementing long-life energy storage technology will change the fate of renewables, putting them on top of the world.
Storing energy using plants as capacitors through electronically rendered roots? It is already reality.
A new generation vaccine based on T lymphocytes and distributed in patches has obtained the ok to start with clinical studies at the beginning of the new year
A study of the second closest planet to the sun shows that the presence of water within the mantle may be a constant there and elsewhere.
Against climate change, the Chinese approach is to create "sponge cities", enhancing the natural features of urban settlements to drain water.
Using mRNA technology to transform plants into real vaccines to eat? New research promises: we will grow them.
The IAEA team in charge of inspecting the situation in Fukushima strongly doubts that the timing of the remediation will be respected.
Crucial years also for geothermal energy: it can become a bonanza with investments and support, or remain unfinished.
The largest solar battery in the world is three-quarters ready. When fully operational, these systems will do away with coal-fired power plants forever, and that's just the beginning.
The characteristics of concrete buildings make them perfect as batteries, and a study shows their possible, widespread uses.
A powerful analysis of the global warming scenarios identifies the realistic ones that contemplate damage containment: they are few. And painful.