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Saving Sharks with Synthetic Squalene
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have successfully produced squalene, a key ingredient in many vaccines, in a laboratory setting. Squalene, an organic compound found in
Fuel from CO2, Water, Light
A new photokatalysis film has been developed by scientists at the University of Cambridge that mimics the natural photosynthesis process of plants, producing organic compounds
Bacteria Power Bio-Battery
A new biohybrid battery has been developed that uses exoelectrogenic microbes of the Shewanella oneidensis species to produce electricity. These microbes have been known to
Stable Silicon Carbonyl Complex Made
In a breakthrough discovery, researchers from the Justus-Liebig-University in Gießen and the University of Duisburg-Essen have found a cost-effective alternative to using rare and expensive
Stinky Durian Linked to New Amino Acid
The Durian fruit, known for its creamy flesh and unique taste, is a popular delicacy in Southeast Asia. However, it is also infamous for its
McDonald’s Fryer Oil Transformed into 3D Printing Material
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the University of Toronto Scarborough have created a new resin for 3D printers using old cooking oil from McDonald’s.
Effective CO2 filtration from wet industrial emissions
In the face of increasing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere and emissions, scientists have been working on solutions to filter the harmful gas out of
Blue Energy: Replacing 2,000 Nuclear Plants
A new membrane could revolutionize the use of osmotic power plants, also known as “blue energy,” and potentially replace up to 2,000 nuclear power plants.
Power from pee: Microbial fuel cell
A microbial fuel cell that costs less than three euros can generate enough electricity from urine to charge a smartphone. This eco-friendly technology could be
Paper waste used for carbon nanotubes
A new method of producing carbon nanotubes has been developed using old newspapers. Carbon nanotubes are tiny structures made up of one or more layers
