Terminator Inspires Scientists to Create Bionic Particles that Boost Biofuel Production
I never thought I would say this, but the Terminator and his fictional cyborg friends, have finally done something good, for real. They inspired...
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...
Eco-Friendly Vegan “Leather” May be a Fashion Game Changer
A professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Delaware has come up with an eco-friendly leather alternative that’s made from natural...
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...
Two Residential Towers Will Clean Mumbai’s Air, Just Like Trees
With urban air pollution becoming a huge problem in many major cities around the world, engineers, scientists and architects are testing and trying numerous...
Chinese Super-MagLev Train Could Reach 1,800 MPH
The Applied Superconductivity Laboratory of Southwest Jiaotong University, China, says that its new Super-Maglev train could reach speeds of up to 1,800 mph, but...
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...
Indoor Vertical Garden, a Testament to Sustainable Design
Design firm “Green Over Grey” focuses on sustainable designs for the 21st Century and beyond, some facets of which are more or less visible...
Lexus Hybrids Muddying Electric Vehicle Waters
Look anywhere, at politicians, journalists, ignorantes, even in some of the comments here on The Green Optimistic, and you’ll find electric vehicle opponents.
One place...
Smartphone App Tracks Your Carbon Footprint, Gives You a NEST Thermostat If You Do...
Everywhere we read about carbon footprint, and people telling us that we have to do anything and everything possible to reduce it. However, a...
