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.....»»
Examining how a sustainable future is based on a learning society
Escalating planetary crises, including climate change, the depletion of natural resources and the human-induced sixth mass extinction, pose increasing demands on pursuing a good life. As the planet is reaching its limits, old perceptions of well-bein.....»»
New ammonia reaction could offer a sustainable source of nitrogen
A big goal in chemistry is to find a simple way to produce amines from ammonia and unsaturated hydrocarbons. Catalytic addition to activate and transfer ammonia would not give rise to any waste. Hence, the process would be sustainable......»»
At the foreshore of sustainable fishing: A new tool to tackle seafood fraud
Warming waters due to climate change, pollution, overfishing and fraud in the seafood supply chain means that knowing where your seafood comes from, and that it has been sourced sustainably and without forced labor, is as important as ever......»»
Sustainable cosmetics: Harnessing cyanobacteria for natural active ingredients
The cosmetics industry is turning towards natural alternatives to chemical agents used in products to pave the way towards a more sustainable future......»»
Collectively, we spend only 45 minutes daily on the activities that produce the most pollution, researchers say
Why do we feel stuck in our efforts to solve the great sustainability crises of the 21st century? Between the dire need to successfully mitigate climate change while making progress on human-focused Sustainable Development Goals, the challenges of th.....»»
Pinpointing the emergence of muddy flavors in fish
Many people have experienced a muddy off-flavor in farmed fish. While the aquaculture industry has known about the problem for 20 years, it continues to impact the consumption of otherwise healthy and potentially sustainable fish......»»
Building economic resilience in the face of crises and climate
Research published in the International Journal of Sustainable Economy has looked at the interplay between climate variability and the financial health of listed companies in Vietnam with a particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
A new method will allow people to learn programming by playing
The changing information technology industry, latest artificial intelligence applications, high demand for IT professionals, and evolving need for learning are leading to the search for innovations in education that will allow current and future empl.....»»
Can planting multiple crops in the same plot improve agricultural production and sustainability?
Agricultural management has typically focused on increasing yields, but there is an increasing need for sustainable food production that limits negative impacts on the environment. A new study published in Grassland Research provides insights into th.....»»
Sustainable smart agriculture with a biodegradable soil moisture sensor
Increasingly limited land and water resources have inspired the development of precision agriculture, which is the use of remote sensing technology to monitor air and soil environmental data in real time to help optimize crop output. Maximizing the s.....»»
Economists propose algorithm for flexible management of innovative enterprise for sustainable development
Economists from RUDN University have created a methodology based on mathematical modeling to manage production effectively with rapidly emerging innovations. The results were published in Sustainability......»»
Even Intel’s best chips won’t catch up with Apple, TSMC CEO says
The CEO of chipmaker TSMC says Intel’s Meteor Lake chips will struggle to catch up with Apple and will remain in TSMC’s shadow, despite their innovations......»»
Paving a way to green hydrogen production
A sustainable route to green hydrogen production is becoming possible through the use of efficient electrocatalysts in research by Texas A&M University chemical engineering professor Dr. Abdoulaye Djire......»»
Economist develops modern typology of innovation research
A RUDN University economist has developed a new typology of theoretical approaches to innovations study, expanding theoretical knowledge in this field of science. Based on the new typology, the scientist named the most promising areas for further re.....»»
Exploring the genetic potential of eggplant"s wild relatives for sustainable agriculture
In the pursuit of sustainable agriculture, enhancing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in crops stands as a primary objective. With the prolific use of nitrogen (N) fertilizers since the 20th century, agricultural productivity has seen remarkable growth......»»
Snow Software unveils Snow Atlas upgrades for efficient SaaS management
Snow Software released new innovations available on Snow Atlas to empower customers with the intelligence to optimize growing SaaS and cloud infrastructure spend and reduce data leakage in the enterprise. The breadth of new offerings includes agentle.....»»
Novel sustainable coupling technology proposed for carbon-to-acetylene process
The carbide-based carbon-to-acetylene (C2H2) process is a simple pathway to convert various sources of carbon into acetylene and carbon monoxide directly. However, the current industrial process based on calcium carbide (CaC2) is restricted by high e.....»»
Mushroom-derived materials could offer benefits for developing nations in Africa
A research team from the University of Bristol has suggested that mycelium composites could offer a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials and help address socio-economic and environmental challenges in Africa......»»
New foods can go from yucky to yummy as people"s perceptions evolve
Bugs, microalgae and bacteria are emerging as healthy and sustainable alternatives to traditional proteins......»»
4 Tech Ways Your Home Can Be More Sustainable
As a homeowner, there are quite a lot of things you can do to lower your carbon footprint. Here are four tech-related tips on how you and your family can aim for greater sustainability for a brighter future. Smartify Everything The general rule for s.....»»