Innovations in sustainable fashion
The global fashion sector, mainly the apparel and footwear industry, produced more greenhouse gases than France, Germany, and the UK combined in 2018, around 2.1 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions—approximately 4% of total global emissions, accor.....»»
Chemists design novel method for generating sustainable fuel
Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for years. Now, an international collaboration of scientists is exploring ways to use electricity to streamline the process......»»
Sustainable irrigation critical to recovery of Ukrainian farms, a major global exporter of grain and oilseeds
By the middle of the century, three-quarters of Ukrainian croplands—a critical source of the world's grain and oilseeds—will experience water shortages due to the combination of climate change and infrastructural damage caused by the Russian inva.....»»
Studies explore converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment
Creating fertilizers from organic waste can help reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and promote sustainable production. One way of doing this is through hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), which converts biomass into biocrude oil through a high-temp.....»»
Better dams offer major benefits to farmers and livestock
Managing the water quality of farm dams is critical to the health of livestock as well as boosting crop production, according to new research from the Sustainable Farms group at The Australian National University (ANU)......»»
AI is poised to radically disrupt the fashion industry landscape
Fashion is a dynamic business. Most apparel brands make at least two to four collections per year. While selling current seasonal collections, brands plan for the next ones at least a year in advance, identifying market trends and materials. The sell.....»»
Real, actual Markdown support is arriving in Google Docs, not a moment too soon
It's a big day for typing in an archaic fashion for the good of syntax. Enlarge / In goes the sensible characters, out goes a document for which you almost always have to adjust the sharing permissions. (credit: Aurich Lawson | G.....»»
EVs take center stage at Paris Olympics: Toyota"s potential grand finale
As the Olympics move toward a more sustainable image, Toyota's all-electric vehicle fleet and prominent on-air advertisements will enhance their brand affiliation......»»
The New UK Government Wants Clean Energy, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and Public Transport Reform
Legislation in coming years will set up a publicly owned clean power company and leverage the Crown Estate for investment in green infrastructure......»»
Small steps for electrons—big steps for the future? Ultrafast microscope reveals electron pathways in solar cells
In the search for more efficient and sustainable energy generation methods, a class of materials called metal halide perovskites have shown great promise. In the few years since their discovery, novel solar cells based on these materials have already.....»»
OpenText Cloud Editions 24.3 elevates human potential
OpenText announced its latest product innovations with Cloud Editions (CE) 24.3. This release represents a significant leap forward in integrating advanced information management capabilities, trusted cloud solutions, robust security measures, and AI.....»»
Anker SOLIX Prime Day deals: This shopping guide highlights the best discounts
Anker SOLIX Anker SOLIX has chosen a commendable mission. Its goal is to help everyone, no matter where they are, enjoy energy independence, thereby powering a sustainable future together. To achieve that, it offers intuitive solar and energy storage.....»»
How sustainable is your weekly grocery shop? These small changes can have big benefits
You might think eating more sustainably requires drastic changes, such as shifting to a vegan diet. While a plant-based diet is undeniably good for the Earth, our new research shows modest changes to your eating habits can also have significant envir.....»»
Accepting uncertainty in sustainable fisheries is essential in a rapidly changing Arctic, says researcher
Climate change is making it almost impossible to decide how much, where and what to sustainably fish as the fate of future fisheries is becoming increasingly uncertain. This is leading to a slow process or inaction in adapting fisheries and their man.....»»
Neural networks made of light can make machine learning more sustainable
Scientists propose a new way of implementing a neural network with an optical system which could make machine learning more sustainable in the future. The researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light have published their new metho.....»»
In the heart of Mauritania"s desert, a green oasis cultivates equality
For the residents of Maaden, a green oasis nestled in the depths of the vast Mauritanian desert, communal living, spirituality and sustainable agriculture are the keys to a harmonious existence......»»
How to differentially improve the cultivated land quality in China
Quality is the core characteristic of cultivated land and is crucial for ensuring sustainable resource utilization and national food security. To meet the increasing demand for food driven by rapid population growth and the continual optimization of.....»»
Digging deep—value of the soil microbiome unearthed
Researchers in South Australia are digging deep into history of soil biology in the state to gain a better understanding of how the soil microbiome functions to ensure sustainable broadacre farming into the future......»»
Nanocarbon catalyst design unlocks new avenue for sustainable fuel additive production
Vehicle exhaust from fossil fuel combustion constitutes a main source of air pollutants like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. To mitigate air pollution, researchers are looking into additives to fuels like dimethoxymethane (DMM). But DMM productio.....»»
Using microwave sintering to produce "space brick" for a future moon base
The recent discovery of energy resources on the moon, such as water ice, has refocused interest on its potential as a sustainable hub for space exploration. NASA has also announced the Artemis mission, aiming for long-term human presence on the lunar.....»»
Whale remains tracked to highlight sustainable disposal benefits
A string of whale strandings on the East Australian Coastline and questions around the appropriate disposal methods for the remains has prompted a new study that highlights sustainable, cultural and ecosystem beneficial offshore removal or decomposit.....»»