environment

Silence on the Rhine: the electric ferry is now a reality

In the waters of the Rhine River, near Bonn, the electric river ferry Mondorf no longer leaves a trail of black smoke or vibrates with the diesel roar. Since February 2025, its engines were replaced by a 290 kW...

The innovative “forest factory” in Malaysia.

Paramit, the American company responsible for manufacturing high-end medical equipment, decided to set up its 160,000 m2 factory in Malaysia. However, it is not just a simple building, it goes beyond that. The company decided to include an aspect...

Pink alert: the threat of the apple snail

If someone ever comes across a bright pink mass attached to a branch or stone near water, they may have witnessed an ecological alert. These are the eggs of the apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata), an invasive species originally from...

Unvorhergtes Schwarm in Gefallener Ast

Nature has its own ways of expanding, and in the case of bees, it does so through a phenomenon known as swarming. This process occurs when a part of the hive decides to leave their home to establish a...

The ecological legacy of Pope Francis: his message for the planet

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21st at 88 years old, left a profound mark in the defense of the planet. In 2015, he published the encyclical Laudato Si, a key document in which the Catholic Church addressed ecological...

The man who turned trash into a forest

In the heart of the **East Zone of São Paulo**, one of the city's most densely populated regions, a forest now flourishes where just two decades ago there was only garbage, debris, and neglect. This is the **Tiquatira Linear...

Florida Bay: Restoring the Everglades to Save the Ecosystem

The Florida Bay, located between the mainland peninsula and the Keys, represents a third of the Everglades National Park and is key to the ecological balance of the region. However, the increase in salinity levels during dry seasons threatens...

Fiji launches “Hora Loloma”, tourism to care for the planet.

Fiji, the South Pacific archipelago known for its paradisiacal beaches and rich biodiversity, has just launched a proposal that redefines the tourist experience: the "Loloma Hour." This initiative invites travelers to dedicate at least one hour of their visit...

Circular plastic: from waste to sustainability

Since its appearance, plastic transformed modern life thanks to its versatility, lightness, and durability. This material revolutionized industries such as electronics, medicine, packaging, and construction, allowing the development of key products like cell phones, computers, packaging, and essential medical...

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...

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The stunning submerged forest of Lake Kaindy: a surreal landscape that defies expectations

Far from the conventional image of a forest, the **Kaindy Lake**, located in the **Tian Shan** mountains, southeast of...