Plants Cry Out for Water
If you are not giving your plants enough water, you may be making them cry! New research has discovered that plants actually make a noise when they are under stress. Using a soundproof chamber and highly sensitive microphones, researchers managed ... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2024
New EU Environmental Law
The European Parliament has passed a law to restore degraded natural areas in the EU. “The Nature Restoration Law is an essential piece of the European Green Deal to restore Europe’s ecosystems. “Farmers and fishermen will benefit from this, as it... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2023
Flying High at 90
At 90, Hilary from London takes on skydiving again with her granddaughters, defying fear with a "you only live once" attitude. After the jump, she describes the experience as incredible and doesn't rule out doing it again at 95. READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2023
Fragrance Helps Memory
A new study from the University of California reveals the benefits of nighttime aromatherapy in improving the memory of older individuals. Over a six-month period, participants used diffusers with natural oils before bedtime. The high-potency grou... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2023
New Ocean Plastic Cleaner
Ocean Cleanup's 'System 03' is a game-changer, almost three times larger than its predecessors, cleaning a football field-sized area every five seconds in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. With a mission to eliminate 90% of ocean plastic by 2040, t... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2023
New Nuclear Power in Europe
Finland's new nuclear reactor, Olkiluoto 3, became operational in April 2023, marking Western Europe's first in over 15 years. The most powerful in Europe, it aims to enhance energy self-sufficiency and grid security, already supplying 15% of Finl... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2023
“Stargazer” - Hypersonic Jet Travel
Exciting news in aerospace! Venus Aerospace is developing the Stargazer passenger plane, set to fly from New York to Tokyo in just an hour at Mach 9, reaching an astounding 11,000 km/h. Soaring at 56 km altitude, it offers views of Earth's curvatu... READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2023
Improving Temporary Shelters
Holcim, the Swiss construction company, collaborates with refugee agencies to create low-carbon, energy-efficient, and recyclable emergency housing for displaced communities. Designed to resemble homes rather than shelters, the modular structures ... READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2023
Drones That Fight Fires
Innovative firefighting drone undergoes testing in Portugal, designed to swiftly extinguish fires in hard-to-reach areas. Elevated 50 meters above the flames, it dispenses water from a connected fire truck via a long hose. Developed at the Forest ... READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2023
Taxing Crypto “Mining”
Cryptocurrency mining, essential for transaction verification, raises concerns due to its high energy consumption. Mining centers, initially in China and now in the U.S., pose pollution risks and potential electricity price hikes. The U.S. conside... READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2023
The Two Euro Microscope
Manu Prakesh, a professor of bioengineering at Stanford University (US), was searching for a practical alternative to his team’s expensive electron microscope. It was very bulky, hard to transport and using it required a lot of training. They say ... READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2023
New Blood Test for Cancer
Exciting progress in cancer early detection: Researchers unveil a cost-effective blood test capable of accurately identifying 11 types of cancer from small samples. The test relies on genetic signals released by tumors, providing a quick and non-i... READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2023