These New Biomaterials Can Help Decarbonize Fashion and Construction
Designers are imagining a future where bacteria powers both clothing and cement—and their ideas are coming to a shop near you......»»
Antimicrobial, air-clearing qualities of architectural biomaterials
Can building materials make indoor air healthier?.....»»
Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry
A revival of hemp cultivation in Portugal has spurred the use of hemp blocks in construction......»»
Excavation of massive underground caverns for Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment halfway complete
Deep below the surface in South Dakota, construction crews have been working tirelessly to carve out a network of caverns and tunnels that one day will house a huge neutrino experiment. Their efforts are paying off: With almost 400,000 tons of rock e.....»»
Family tree of major snake group rewritten and new branch of snakes found
An international team has been able to reconstruct the evolutionary tree of a major group of snakes, Elapoidea, that has proved to be a significant step towards the construction of a complete Tree of Life for snakes......»»
What do oranges, coffee grounds and seaweed have in common? They outshine cotton in sustainable fashion
Ever considered the carbon footprint of manufacturing your favorite shirt?.....»»
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot grows a set of hands, attempts construction work
Atlas goes for "inertially significant" lifts, learns all about Newton's third law. "Give 'em the clamps!" Atlas now has a pair of gripper claws. It also may be time for a new.....»»
Second-hand markets are on the up. And even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon
A few weeks ago, Zara, the Spanish fashion chain with stores all over the world, announced that it was branching into the second-hand market. With a pilot test in the United Kingdom, through the Zara Pre-Owned platform, it is set to offer the option.....»»
Offshore wind farm construction is noisy—but gadgets used to protect marine mammals are working
The European Union had 14.6 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy installed in 2021, and this is projected to increase by at least 25 times in the next ten years. While an expanding renewable energy sector is necessary to replace fossil fuels and sl.....»»
Our bad fashion habits—and how we might change them—in numbers
The fashion industry is estimated to contribute upwards of two percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and is on track to get even worse if there isn't major change......»»
New research shows porpoises not harmed by offshore windfarms
Researchers in Scotland have developed a tool to help ensure porpoises are not being harmed by the construction of offshore wind farms, which are crucial for scaling up renewable energy globally......»»
Teco Electric & Machinery acquires PV EPC company
Teco Electric & Machinery has signed with Shine Energy, a Taiwan-based PV EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) undertaker, for Teco's subsidiary Anneng Green Energy to acquire a 100% stake in the latter's subsidiary Taipeng Energy, according.....»»
Fed up with facial recognition cameras monitoring your every move? Italian fashion may have the answer
The red-headed man wearing what looks like the ultimate Christmas sweater walks up to the camera. A yellow quadrant surrounds him. Facial recognition software immediately identifies the man as ... a giraffe?.....»»
LGES and Honda to build joint battery plant in Ohio
South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution and Japan-based Honda Motor have decided to build their joint battery plant in Ohio, the US. They plan to start construction early this year and begin mass production of lithium-ion batteries by the end o.....»»
Harber London Commuter Backpack review: Fashion meets tech
Made from leather and sustainable fabric, Harber London's Commuter Backpack is, in a word, sophisticated. Fashion, in this case, does come with some trade-offs.Harper London Commuter BackpackThis stylish, general-purpose bag with spots for a 16-inch.....»»
Samsung to start constructing cleanroom facilities at new US plant in 1Q23
Samsung Electronics is expected to start constructing cleanroom facilities at its new chip plant in Taylor, Texas in the first quarter of 2023, according to industry sources. A ceremony may be held to mark a milestone in the construction of the new f.....»»
Tesla plans $700 million expansion of new Texas plant
The funds are earmarked for a “ground up and complete interior finish out of the EV manufacturing facility,” with construction starting later this month and ending early next year, Tesla told Texas in a regulatory filing......»»
Biden administration unveils blueprint to decarbonize U.S. transportation sector
The road map, known as the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, seeks to eliminate nearly all greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by 2050......»»
Lion Prowler Energy Power Bank review: Not an ordinary power source
The Lion Prowler Energy Power Bank is more than your typical power source, thanks to its rugged construction and illuminating features.When you think of what a power bank can do, you usually think of a portable power supply that charges your devices......»»
Lion Energy Power Bank review: Not an ordinary power source
The Lion Energy Power Bank is more than your typical power source, thanks to its rugged construction and illuminating features.When you think of what a power bank can do, you usually think of a portable power supply that charges your devices. While t.....»»
Sinking land forces hundreds to leave Indian temple town
Authorities in an Indian Himalayan town have stopped construction activities and started moving hundreds of people to temporary shelters after a temple collapsed and cracks appeared in over 600 houses because of sinking of land, officials said Saturd.....»»