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Disaster relief often requires a multi-pronged approach covering food, medical services and – importantly – shelter. A New York-based architectural firm now hopes to make the latter easier and more…
Microbial synthetic engineering has the potential to turn many of our waste products into useful commodities. One award winning project hopes to use it to cut down on pollution, and…
Adopting animals to aid conservation is nothing new. However, a nature conservancy in the Seychelles is taking the concept even further – and bringing it into the 21st century. They…
As carbon dioxide levels hit record highs, scientists and entrepreneurs around t
A large portion of our perishable foods never make it to the dinner plate. A French startup hopes their innovative protective nano-film can help keep fruit fresher, for longer.
Passive water harvesting technologies offer clear advantages in terms of power use, but are often limited in output. A new design aims to push them to their limits.
“Terraforming” was, until recently, the stuff of sci-fi. Now, a company called Terraformation wants to fight climate change by rapidly restoring forests around the world.
Poorly understood peatlands have long been carelessly exploited, releasing their stored up carbon. With the help of satellites and advanced software, researchers now hope to accurately measure their vital signs.
Poorly understood peatlands have long been carelessly exploited, releasing their stored up carbon. With the help of satellites and advanced software, researchers now hope to accurately measure their vital signs.
