Living tattoos for buildings
Graz University of Technology researchers develop microbial façades that protect, repair surfaces, and filter air pollutants.
Your chemical aura is suppressed by perfume and body lotion
Researchers at Max Planck Institute find personal care products significantly alter indoor air chemistry and human exposure.
Tiny light-powered evaporator bot purifies water
Jilin University develops solar-powered robot, autonomously navigating water surfaces, utilising hybrid materials for enhanced purification.
Extracting silver from electronic waste with used cooking oil
Researchers at the University of Helsinki develop eco-friendly method using cooking oil and light to recycle silver.
New computer language helps spot hidden pollutants in waterways
UC Riverside researchers develop MassQL, enabling biologists and chemists to identify toxic compounds in environmental samples effortlessly.
New biodegradable polymer decomposes by 92% in one year
Researchers at Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology develop scalable, recyclable polyester-amide polymer for diverse applications.
Onion-like nanoparticles found in aircraft exhaust
Researchers at Zurich University discover nanoparticles in aircraft exhaust, potentially impacting climate and human health.
Bangladesh brick manufacturers reduce pollution
Researchers at Boston University found kiln owners cut emissions 23 percent after adopting profitable, energy-efficient production techniques.
Concerning chemicals from climbing shoes accumulate in indoor halls
University of Vienna researchers find climbing shoe rubber contains harmful compounds, with concentrations surpassing busy streets.
Waste to wealth: Pomelo peel can be used for electricity generation and sensing devices
University of Illinois researchers transform discarded pomelo peels into sustainable energy sources, reducing food waste significantly.