💡 Innovation
🔋 Old Batteries from Electric Vehicles Get New Life Powering California’s Grid
A startup based in California has saved thousands of old and used vehicle batteries from landfills by turning them into an energy storage facility.
🌳 Triple alliance formed to save the jungle
The world’s three largest rainforest nations have formed a partnership in order to cooperate on rainforest preservation.
🥼 Ben Reinhardt wants to turn science fiction into science fact
To make science fiction into science fact, he has launched Speculative Technologies. A private DARPA.
🍫 Nestlé Pilots Recyclable Paper in Australia
KitKat’s parent company Nestlé has recently announced a pilot program to test compostable and recyclable paper packaging for their chocolate bars.
🧲 Magnets remove dangerous "forever chemicals" from water
A new method for removing “forever chemicals” from water. A solution is added to contaminated water, making the chemicals and contaminants magnetic which allows them to be easily attracted.
🏡 3D printed houses in 24 hours
Mighty Buildings uses a 20-foot-high printer inside a warehouse to print small homes in just 24 hours.
🌾 Solar panels harness the full light spectrum to improve crop yields
A new study from the University of California suggests that using the full light spectrum can benefit both solar energy production and crop yield.
🍄 Plastic-eating mushrooms - a key to removing plastic waste?
Some scientists believe that certain mushrooms with the ability to consume polyurethane - which is one of the main ingredients in plastic products - is the key to cleaning up our earth.
⚡ Laser beams can deflect lightning strikes
By shooting thousands of laser pulses into the air, it is possible to divert lightning strikes.