Sustainability

Solar Gate: Biomimetic facades transforming sustainable architecture

From Germany, researchers from the **(https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/)** and Fribourg have developed an innovation in sustainable architecture: **Solar Gate**. It is a system of **biomimetic facades** inspired by **pine cones**, capable of **opening or closing** autonomously according to humidity and environmental...

They are from Latin America and won the Green Oscar for saving species from extinction.

Three scientists from Latin America won the award known as the "Green Oscar", for saving endangered species. They are Yara Barros from Brazil, Andrés Link from Colombia, and Federico Kacoliris from Argentina. They received the award, one of the most...

Today is World Day against Noise: why it is so important

The last Wednesday of April commemorates World Day against Noise. It is a day dedicated to reflecting on the impact on health and the environment. In 2025, the date falls on April 30th, and it is a key opportunity to...

Steel recycling: the key to a circular economy

Every second, in the world, steel recycling averages 15 tons, making it the most efficient material in terms of sustainability. Thanks to its capacity for infinite recycling, steel maintains its physical and chemical properties without losing strength, hardness, or malleability. Steel...

How to build a homemade greenhouse in an accessible and efficient way

If you have ever dreamed of growing your own food and controlling what you consume, a home greenhouse can be the best alternative. Having your own production of vegetables and greens ensures that the food is natural and free of...

How to build ecologically with superadobe

The superadobe, developed by architect Nader Khalili, is an ecological and economical construction technique based on the use of dry earth to build highly resistant and efficient structures. This method allows for the creation of self-sufficient and energy-efficient homes without...

The Electricity-Free Fan: A 20th Century Mechanical Solution

At the beginning of the **20th century**, the Swiss company **E. Paillard & Co.** developed a **mechanical fan** that **did not require electricity** to operate. This innovative device used a **spring motor**, similar to a watch, which when tensioned generated...

Arriving: Start with Science – Innovation with Real Impact

The INVAP Foundation has opened the call for the 7th edition of Emprendé ConCiencia, a program that promotes scientific and technological projects with social and environmental impact throughout the country. The goal is to support entrepreneurs who use science...

Sustainability milestone: Paris Marathon attracts over 55,000 runners

Last week, the Paris Marathon 2025 took place, gathering over 55,000 runners. This year, the event achieved various milestones in terms of sustainability. They covered a total of 42.195 km along the most important avenues of the capital of France. Paris...

A Cordovan club builds its basketball court with recycled bottle caps

In the city of Despeñaderos, Córdoba, the Club Juventud Alianza achieved a milestone in sports and sustainability by building the floor of their basketball court using recycled soda caps. This ambitious project had the support of the Municipality of Despeñaderos...

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The urban grasslands of the AMBA: a crucial ecosystem hidden at risk due to lack of management

Although it is often thought that nature is far from urban environments, in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires...