Beat the Heat: How Self-Cooling Artificial Turf is Transforming Cities
A new artificial turf can cool itself by storing rainwater and using capillary action to reduce surface temperatures, providing a safer and more sustainable alternative…
Sustainability refers to the practice of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This concept encompasses a broad range of activities and disciplines, aiming to promote an equilibrium between environmental health, economic prosperity, and social equity. Sustainable practices are crucial in managing resources such as water, energy, and raw materials in ways that do not deplete them and that minimize environmental impact. This can involve adopting renewable energy sources, reducing waste and pollution, promoting recycling, and enhancing overall efficiency. Sustainability also addresses social dimensions, including improving human well-being, fairness, and community resilience. In economic terms, it focuses on building economies that can provide long-term growth without damaging the environment or depleting resources. Governments, businesses, non-profits, and individuals are increasingly incorporating sustainability into their practices, recognizing that a sustainable approach can lead to significant benefits for both the planet and its inhabitants.
A new artificial turf can cool itself by storing rainwater and using capillary action to reduce surface temperatures, providing a safer and more sustainable alternative…
Scientists are developing a process inspired by nature that efficiently recovers europium from old fluorescent lamps. The approach could lead to the long-awaited recycling of…
Researchers have devised a passive thermal regulation mechanism using common materials that selectively manage radiant heat, providing a sustainable way to significantly improve building energy…
A new porous material allows for efficient, low-energy gas separation and is scalable for industrial use, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional methods. Separating gases…
Studies show that biodegradable straws made from paper and bioplastics like CDA and PHA degrade in ocean water within 8 to 20 months, offering a…
Researchers determine the lifetimes of commercial drinking straws in the coastal ocean and develop a prototype bioplastic straw that degrades even faster than paper. A…
Researchers found that using ionic liquids as electrolytes with metal hydroxides enhances the electrochemical transformation of CO2 into hydrocarbons. Electrochemical conversion of CO2 into fuel…
Eggshells have been identified as a potential eco-friendly material for extracting rare earth elements necessary for green energy technologies. A cracking discovery with the potential…
Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered that Indigenous groups in the Pacific Northwest were selectively harvesting edible camas bulbs at their optimal growth stages…
A new electrochromic film using MOFs quickly switches colors for effective light and heat management, showing promise for smart windows and other adaptive technologies. Advances…
New cocoa-fruit chocolate boosts health, sustainability, and farmer incomes by fully utilizing the cocoa-fruit. ETH researchers have developed a type of chocolate that is more…
AI and robotics are transforming agriculture, making it more sustainable and efficient through targeted interventions in crop management. Researchers from the University of Bonn are…
Waste computers and cell phones, solar panels, and other electronic waste are becoming an important source of noble metals alongside mining. Researchers at the University…
Studying the role of a particular bacterial enzyme has paved the way for the biotechnological breakdown of styrene. Polystyrene, composed of styrene units, is the…
Boronic acid has been utilized in organic chemistry for decades, despite not being found in any living organism. ‘It gives rise to different chemical reactions…
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have developed a battery constructed from zinc and lignin that can be recharged over 8,000 times. This innovation aims…
For the first time, scientists have precisely characterized the enzyme styrene oxide isomerase, which can be used to produce valuable chemicals and drug precursors in…
Scientists have discovered a method to super-charge the ‘engine’ of sustainable fuel generation – by giving the materials a little twist. The researchers, led by…