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.....»»
Researchers develop a sustainable gel film to capture carbon dioxide with reduced energy cost
Global CO2 emissions for 2022 reached 36.1 gigatons, and this consumed 13–36% of the remaining carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5°C, which means our permissible emissions could be depleted within two years......»»
Nano-thin "liquid-like" coatings may pave the way for a "self-cleaning" world
University of Sydney researchers have observed oil molecules retaining their 'liquid-like' properties when they are chemically attached as an extremely thin layer to solid surfaces, opening new possibilities for designing sustainable materials with n.....»»
New price drops: save up to $1,400 on M1 Pro & M1 Max MacBooks, plus AppleCare deals
There's no denying the allure of an upgraded M1 MacBook Pro. And right now, bargain hunters can snap up one of Apple's premium laptops at up to $1,400 off — in addition to AppleCare savings.In the dynamic world of tech, certain innovations leave a.....»»
Discarded aloe peels could be a sustainable, natural insecticide
Aloe barbadensis, commonly known as aloe vera, has been used for thousands of years to treat skin ailments, promote digestive health and heal wounds. But while aloe vera gel is in high demand, the peels are thrown away as agricultural waste. Today, s.....»»
Automotive News selects 34 finalists for 2023 PACE Awards
New innovations in vehicle control electronics, lightweighting and connectivity are finalists in the 2023 Automotive News PACE Awards......»»
The role of bubble formation in sustainable hydrogen production
The sustainable production of hydrogen could potentially be made more efficient by adding a cleverly chosen salt to the process. Researchers at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC), in collaboration with physicists at the University of Twente, hav.....»»
Bionic integrates with ServiceNow, launches Bionic Events
Bionic has unveiled a series of new product innovations to help enterprises manage application risk in production. Bionic has introduced a new ServiceNow Service Graph Connector that provides engineering and security teams with a real-time configurat.....»»
Scientists study how a diabetes drug affects soils
The transport of pharmaceuticals released from sewage treatment plants into farmland soils, with the potential to load into drinking water sources, is one that researchers at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) study carefully. Even at.....»»
Cymulate delivers threat-informed defense for cloud infrastructure
Cymulate announced innovations designed to deliver threat-informed defense through comprehensive exposure management and security validation for cloud infrastructure. The Cymulate Exposure Management and Security Validation platform now includes new.....»»
Researchers use enzymes to develop a new class of materials for biocatalytic processes
Industrial biocatalysis with enzymes is deemed to be a "game changer" in the development of a sustainable chemical industry. Enzymes can be used to synthesize an impressive range of complex molecules, including pharmaceutical substances, under enviro.....»»
Computer science can help farmers explore alternative crops and sustainable farming methods
Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world's land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato. They account for the vast majority of calories that people around the world consu.....»»
Putting starch into bio-based polymer makes bioplastics more compostable
Researchers from Michigan State University's top-ranked School of Packaging have developed a way to make a promising, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics more biodegradable......»»
Auto industry summit in hottest summer on record drives focus on sustainability
The climate problems of summer 2023 are providing a backdrop to the auto industry's quest for more sustainable business......»»
How community markets for all could be a sustainable alternative to food banks
The number of people using food banks in the UK has increased from 26,000 in 2008–09 to more than 100 times that in 2023. Nearly one in five British households experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in September 2022......»»
Study finds new methods for more sustainable farming with renewable energy systems
A study led by researchers at the Energy Institute has proposed a new energy system for a "smart farm" in South Korea which could reduce emissions, providing a blueprint for more sustainable farming practices......»»
Vision Pro accessories described in Apple patent – optional tech, and fashion
Just in case you thought Apple’s spatial computer wasn’t sufficiently expensive, a newly granted patent describes the possibility of a wide range of Vision Pro accessories. These include additional cameras, for an even wider field of view, and.....»»
Nature-based solutions can help tackle climate change and food security, but communities outside Europe are missing out
Nature-based solutions (NBS) can help grand challenges, such as climate change and food security, but, as things stand, communities outside of Europe do not stand to benefit from these innovations. New research from the University of Surrey has found.....»»
The Ukraine War Is an Environmental Catastrophe with Global Consequences
When it’s time to rebuild, we must prioritize more sustainable and resilient infrastructure in Ukraine.....»»
New type of treatment discovered for attacking fungal infections
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Research Science (CSRS) and the University of Toronto have discovered a new way to attack fungal infections......»»
AC is hard on the planet. This building has a sustainable solution
In mid-July at the construction site at 1 Java Street in Brooklyn, New York, the outside temperatures can reach sweltering highs in the 90s. But 500-feet underground, it's 55 degrees all year round......»»