Belize’s Great Blue Hole reveals 5,700-year storm archive
30-metre sediment core from the “Great Blue Hole” in Belize provides longest ever recorded storm frequency data for the Atlantic.
Getting hit by lightning is good for some tropical trees
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies reveal lightning benefits some trees by killing off parasitic vines and opening up the canopy.
A safe nuclear battery that could last a lifetime
Researchers at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology are developing nuclear batteries using radiocarbon, offering decades-long power without recharging.
Unveiling the mysterious sprite fireworks over the Himalayas
University of Science and Technology of China researchers reveal the driving force behind the red jellyfish-like lightning captured in 2022.
Scientists develop 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon dioxide
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore pioneers a ground-breaking construction approach that reduces cement’s carbon footprint, enhances building durability, and speeds up building processes.
Study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners
University of Florida researchers have found that artificial sweetener sucralose can increase freshwater cyanobacteria populations and cause them to crash.
Laser-treated cork absorbs oil for carbon-neutral ocean cleanup
Researchers at Central South University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China have developed an innovative, eco-friendly cork-based solution for marine oil spill clean-up.
Dairy cows fed botanicals-supplemented diets use energy more efficiently
A recent study by Penn State researchers has demonstrated that supplementing the feed of high-producing dairy cows with capsicum oleoresin, derived from chilli peppers, and clove oil enhances feed energy efficiency and reduces methane emissions.
Floating swimming pool will filter dirty New York river water
From Superinnovators 19/02/24 US non-profit + POOL (f. 2014) have signed a historic partnership with New York State government to launch a river-sourced swimming facility, revealed last month. Set for summer 2024 for testing and opening to the public in 2025, the project received a £12.6m ($16m) investment to pilot and expand across New York. […]
Cleaning waterways with waste human hair
From Superinnovators 14/02/24 US-based public charity Matter of Trust (f. 1998) produce human hair mats and booms for urban water filtration and cleaning up oil spills. They collect donated waste human hair, which naturally absorbs oil and petrochemicals, and weave it together at their factory in San Francisco or at volunteer eco-hubs across the globe. […]