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Man-made Technosphere surpasses Earth’s biomass.
The human impact on the planet has been immense, with cities, roads, and large structures like dams altering the Earth more than any other living
Color-changing artificial “skin” for camouflage
Volkswagen Unveils Autonomous Charging Robot for Electric Cars Volkswagen Group Components (VWGC) has announced the development of an autonomous charging robot for electric cars. The
Record Efficiency in Transparent Solar Cells
Scientists have developed a new method to create graphite from coal dust using a conventional microwave. Graphite is a sought-after material used in pencils, lithium-ion
Revolutionary Photosynthesis Produces Hydrogen
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of Bristol and the Polytechnic University of Harbin have developed a new method for producing hydrogen using
Mushroom Leather Innovation
Mushroom-based vegan leather is a more environmentally friendly and cheaper alternative to traditional animal leather, while still possessing similar tactile properties and being biodegradable. Leather
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
Illegal Deforestation Fuels Charcoal Production
The use of charcoal for grilling has long been criticized by environmental organizations such as the Naturschutzbund Deutschland e. V. (NABU) due to its contribution
Upcycling Used Baby Diapers
Disposable diapers are a major contributor to the world’s waste problem, with over three billion being thrown away every day. In Germany alone, 8.4 million
Floating Wind Turbine Tested Successfully
A floating wind turbine model, Nezzy2, has been successfully tested during a storm surge in the Baltic Sea. The full-sized Nezzy2 will be tested for
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
