A team of scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emerging Substances Research (CEMS), the University of Tokyo and Eindhoven University of Technology has developed a new type of recyclable plastic. It is completely soluble in seawater. The new material results from compounds of sodium hexametaphosphate and monomers based on guanidinium ions. These components can be broken down by bacteria, allo

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology announced the creation of innovative floating drones. They are able to effectively remove microplastics from water bodies. These devices work on the principle of a robot hoover, but instead of dust, they clean water from tiny plastic particles. The drones are equipped with hydrophilic toothed structures that use surface tension to trap microplastics.

Scientists from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority have unveiled the world’s first diamond battery, powered by the radioactive decay of carbon-14. The battery harnesses radiation from carbon-14, which is trapped in an artificial diamond to generate electricity. While similar to solar panels, this battery uses fast-moving electrons from radioactive decay instead of sunlig

In 2023, the world’s 25,993 private jets released 15.62 million tons of CO₂ emissions, with most flights being short and originating from U.S. cities. Over the past four years, the number of private jets has increased by nearly a third, with emissions rising by 46%. Experts project an additional 8,500 jets in the next decade. A study by Linnaeus University highlighted that private aviation now ac

Researchers at Dalhousie University in Canada have developed an innovative floating solar distiller. It is capable of producing 15.5 cups of fresh water daily. This distiller works on the principle of absorbing water from the environment and uses solar heat to vaporize it. The purified water is condensed on the dome of the device and collected for further use. What makes this project unique is th

ARC Pasturebird is a robotic chicken coop powered by solar energy, designed to provide a sustainable and efficient solution for chicken farming. It is a mobile barn that moves a short distance each day, allowing chickens to graze on fresh pasture and promoting regenerative agriculture. This innovative design allows up to 6,000 chickens to be housed in the coop, which has 32 wheels and can move up

Norway has become the first country in the world in which the number of electric cars on the road has exceeded the number of gasoline cars. This follows from the data of the Norwegian Road Federation (NRF). There are now 2.8 million private cars registered in Norway. Of these, 754,303 are all-electric, and 753,905 are gasoline-powered cars. In the first place are still diesel cars, which are mor

The UN recently acquired a three-dimensional printing facility for housing from WASP for $180,000. This facility allows you to build a budget-friendly dwelling for only $1,000, making it an affordable option even for low-income households. The facility will be shipped to Colombia, a country with a significant housing shortage.

The investment will be utilized to develop electric bus models in three configurations: low-entrance, low-floor, and standard floor. Additionally, the company intends to develop a minibus powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and construct a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, with the aim of doubling its vehicle production capacity. This endeavor will enhance MMI's emission-free propulsion syste

The Cybertruck Sting family of vehicles has generated a lot of buzz on the internet, thanks to a partnership between two companies: Archimedes Defense and Unplugged Performance. Archimedes specializes in power and generator systems for government and military applications, while Unplugged provides upgrades to Tesla vehicles to meet the specific needs of customers, including government agencies and

The best vehicles for watching tornadoes are those from the SRV Dominator series, which were developed by meteorologist Reed Timmer. These vehicles are based on popular SUVs, but have been modified to withstand hurricanes. These sturdy vehicles weigh approximately 3.6 tons.

CASIO, a Chinese manufacturer of combat missiles, has announced the successful testing of a prototype high-speed magnetic levitation train in a vacuum chamber. No specific numerical data is provided, only a statement about the achievement of all expected parameters of the system. The train, named "T-Flight", could potentially become the precursor to a completely new form of intercity transportatio

SkyCell, a Swiss startup that is transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain, has received $116 million in Series D funding. This funding is divided between $59 million from Tybourne Capital Management and CCI, and $57 million in equity investment from Catalyst and M&G Investments, which is a purpose-led private asset strategy. The company said that this investment makes SkyCell one of the l

Berry producer Agrovision has raised $100 million and the company's valuation has exceeded $1 billion. In the last three years, the company has almost tripled its sales. Founded in 2012, the company initially focused on the cultivation and sale of blueberries from Peru. Now, it supplies blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cherries to stores worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Berry A

Self-driving truck startup Aurora Innovation is a company focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology, particularly for trucks. Founded by industry veterans, Aurora aims to revolutionize the transportation sector by making it safer, more efficient, and more sustainable through the use of self-driving technology. Aurora has now sold up to $420 million in Class A common stock to investment