New Highly Durable and 100% Recyclable Plastics Discovered by Mistake

It is truly rewarding for any scientific team when the concept that they have been working on for years and years finally realizes and...

Designers Create Illuminating Art Powered by Goebacter-Generated Electricity

You know a concept is brilliant when even artists want to use it in their special collections and shows. This year, a surprising number...

PackH2O Helps Millions Carry Clean Drinking Water Home

Any invention that could transform the world we live in into a greener and better place is already something worth applauding.  But when this...

Toilet Hydropower: Scientists Developing New Source of Energy

With all the horrendous warnings that climatologists are issuing, urging us to stop wasting fresh water, everyone with a clear mind should be looking...
Graphene - Superpowered?

What Is Graphene, Anyway?

We’ve covered graphene on this site a number of times, but of course, what is it? Where does it come from? What does it...

FermentAlg: Algae-Powered Lamp That Provides Light and Absorbs Carbon Dioxide

While urban planners and city officials are debating over what is better- planting trees alongside roads to absorb carbon dioxide or making more space...

StoreDot’s New Nanodot Battery Charges in 30 Seconds

Clock is ticking, you are late for an appointment, you know you do not have any time to waste and suddenly you realize, your...

‘Cold Pot’: A Bio Air Conditioner That Cools Down Air Using Only Water

Ever since IPCC released their report last week, warnings for rising temperatures and urges to switch to efficient and renewable energy sources, have flooded...
Wind Power by Festo

Festo DualWingGenerator is Remarkably Efficient Wind Power Device

A few years ago, Festo created a flying bird model that was remarkably similar to the genuine article. Now they’re turning their attention to...

Photovoltaic Cells Might Soon be Made Out of Bacteria, MIT Study

Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) produced biofilms from bacteria, which can conduct electricity and emit light. Inspired by bones, mixed matrices that can...