Innovation

Concrete is exchanged for recycled material: the transformation of Trinidad Island

According to the redefinition of the natural environment they inhabit, on the Caribbean island of **Trinidad**, they are switching **cement for recycled materials** to build. While concrete in houses is still present, they have started complementing the constructions to a...

More than 3000 corals and marine organisms were successfully freed from fishing nets

With an innovative method, they managed to release more than 3000 marine organisms from fishing nets in Barcelona, Spain. Gorgonians, corals, and sponges were trapped and were going to die. However, researchers from the Institute of Marine Sciences-CSIC implemented a...

A solar machine that absorbs CO2 has been created: how does it work

A group of scientists has developed a solar machine that absorbs CO2. That is, it is a reactor that extracts carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into a sustainable fuel. To achieve this, it uses solar light...

Construction of the future: Buildings that photosynthesize to produce energy

Spain took a new step towards sustainable construction. It bets on buildings that perform photosynthesis to generate energy. This is because they created a solar brick that combines textile ceramic technology (TCT) with perovskite photovoltaic cells. Find out how it...

They manufacture sneakers’ soles made with CO2

The renowned Swiss sports footwear brand On, with Roger Federer as ambassador, leads an alliance in the production chain to transform carbon waste into high-performance sneaker soles. This pioneering project is developed in collaboration with the companies LanzaTech and Borealis. Currently,...

Innovative technology accelerates coral reef restoration.

A group of researchers from The Ohio State University has developed a revolutionary technology designed to enhance the conservation and restoration of coral reefs. This device, called Underwater Zooplankton Enhancement Light Array (UZELA), uses a special type of light that...

Japan launches the first motorcycle powered by water particles.

The future of sustainable transport continues to advance, and Japan has taken a significant step with the creation of the first motorcycle powered by water particles, an innovation that marks a before and after in decarbonization. This approach, which seeks...

They develop technology that converts nuclear waste into electric energy using light.

A group of researchers from Ohio State University has created a battery capable of transforming nuclear waste into electricity by emitting light. Nuclear plants, responsible for around 20% of the electricity generated in the United States, virtually do not emit...

Spain: Real Betis has the first jersey made from algae

The Real Betis Balompié Spain Club surprised by designing the first jersey made from seaweed. It did so within the framework of the campaign called "Without blue, there is no green". This attire was presented at the beginning of the...

Vegan innovation: beer waste turned into milk and leather

Vegan innovation has found a valuable set of exploitable chemical substances, including proteins, in a byproduct derived from brewing production. A large part of the residual grain generated by breweries, around 70%, is currently reused as animal feed, while 10%...

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C3 Climate Change Clothing offers textile technology for thermal comfort and adaptation to workplace climate.

Textile technology in a context where climate change poses increasing challenges to the health and safety of workers, gives...