Innovation

New Swedish design promises solar cells without toxic chemicals

The large-scale production of highly efficient and non-toxic organic solar cells is now possible thanks to a new design principle developed at Linköping University, Sweden. In a study published in Nature Energy, researchers analyzed the shape and molecular interaction in...

Mexico: Innovative system developed to measure water quality

The Innovation, Technological Development, and Internet of Things Applications Center (CIIoT) at Tec de Monterrey developed an original platform for measuring water quality. It's called "Internet of Water", a technological platform based on the Internet of Things (IoT). The system...

The proposal of a national university to boost the carbon credits market in Argentina.

The National University of La Plata (UNLP) announced the launch of a project to boost the carbon credit market in Argentina. This initiative includes tools for carbon footprint certification and CO2 capture validation in the country. This will enhance these...

Drones against hail: innovation to save crops

Using drones against hail in areas where crops are often victims of extreme weather could be a real lifesaver. The fight against hail and harsh weather conditions has historically posed a challenge for agricultural producers, especially in regions like San...

First hydrogen train crosses the Pyrenees on its 10,000 km journey through Spain and Portugal.

More than 10,000 kilometers traveled. The FCH2Rail project has achieved a milestone by obtaining Adif's authorization to operate the first hydrogen hybrid train on the Spanish railway network. Developed by a consortium that includes the Basque manufacturer CAF and entities...

How is the innovative prototype that generates and stores hydrogen?

A group of students created an innovative prototype device that allows for the generation and storage of hydrogen through the use of renewable energies. However, what is surprising is not the invention itself, but the fact that this device...

How does the smart bathtub “lava people” work?

A bathtub that "washes people"? According to the Japanese firm Science, it is possible. It is the Mirai Nigen Sentakuki bathtub, an invention designed to provide a personalized bath experience, measuring the heart rate and adjusting the water temperature...

Technical school in Mendoza implements wildlife rescue ramps

The educational community of Technical School 4-171 Hilda Mabel Coria, located in the Carmensa district, General Alvear (Mendoza), installed wildlife rescue ramps in the institution's water reservoir. This biodiversity protection project had the active participation of students, who learned about...

New invention promises to end drought by efficiently extracting water from the air

A group of researchers from Ohio State University has developed a new prototype of an air-to-water collector that promises to end drought and be more efficient and portable than traditional methods. Built with temperature-sensitive materials, this device made of nickel...

Innovation: Sawdust was reused to create eco-friendly acoustic panels

A group of young people from Corrientes created an innovative and revolutionary project: they reused sawdust to create ecological thermoacoustic panels. The panels are biodegradable, allowing the management of an abundant and problematic waste in the timber industry. The team...

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The São Paulo Metro will opt to produce its own renewable energy.

São Paulo's Metro has signed a long-term contract with CGN Brasil and Pontoon Energia to produce its own renewable...