Scientists at MIT have developed a pioneering material that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air and uses it to restore itself. The material, which undergoes a chemical reaction similar to the process of photosynthesis in plants, could be used to make pavement that heals itself. … [Read more...] about Innovative material regenerates itself by absorbing carbon dioxide from the air
Archives for October 12, 2018
Chelsea is sending racist fans on trips to Auschwitz rather than banning them
English football club Chelsea has a new way of dealing with fans who are caught being racist: instead of banning them from the stadium, the club wants to send racist supporters on trips to the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. The club believes that banning supporters won’t lead … [Read more...] about Chelsea is sending racist fans on trips to Auschwitz rather than banning them
This cheap mineral is making LED lighting technology far more efficient
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) may be the most energy efficient light-generating technology we have now, but scientists have found a way to make them even more efficient. Using perovskite, a mineral found abundantly in the Earth’s mantle, as the semiconductor, the LED can produce … [Read more...] about This cheap mineral is making LED lighting technology far more efficient
How mushrooms can unlock a future of sustainable production
A sustainable innovation company is using the mycelia of mushrooms to help create anything from lab-grown meat to 3D-printed organs and biofabricated leather. Mycelia, the complex hair-like network of cells that grows in mushrooms, can be manipulated into high-performing … [Read more...] about How mushrooms can unlock a future of sustainable production
Resolving a conflict with your lover can be as simple as embracing each other
New research shows that the best solution to stop a quarrel with your partner is nothing less than a hug. Apparently, the personal touch of your lover can serve as a powerful way to end a spat with your other half in a healthy manner, leading to an increase in positive mood … [Read more...] about Resolving a conflict with your lover can be as simple as embracing each other