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Shortened Danube by 134 km.
The Danube River, the second-longest river in Europe, has been shortened by 134 kilometers due to human intervention, according to a recent study. Additionally, only
US Military to Receive Mobile Nuclear Power Plants
The US military is set to receive a mobile nuclear reactor to power remote bases both domestically and abroad. According to the Department of Defense,
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.
Lab-grown meat coming to supermarkets
Lab-grown meat, once an unaffordable luxury, is now on the verge of being introduced in supermarkets in the United States. In recent years, there has
Replacing Insecticides with Pheromones
Insect pests are responsible for a significant portion of global crop losses. While insecticides protect against the problem, they are heavily criticized in the public
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
Beer waste turned into carbon nanotubes
A new method has been developed to convert grain waste from beer production into activated carbon and carbon nanotubes, which can be used for water
The enduring popularity of light bulbs
The classic incandescent light bulb was banned by the EU in 2009, yet many of these energy-consuming bulbs still burn in German households. However, switching
Nano Coating Saves Water and Keeps Toilets Clean
Every day, approximately 141 billion liters of drinking water are wasted on flushing toilets. However, a new nanocoating for toilets could make them practically self-cleaning
