Hundreds of millions of people in India depend on farming for their livelihoods, but widespread droughts in recent years mean they often struggle to find enough water for their fields. Right now, rural farmers have to rely on diesel pumps to access groundwater for irrigation, but … [Read more...] about Solar panels are helping Indian farmers irrigate their crops
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Inner structure of seashells inspires scientists to make shatter-proof glass
Prized for all of its amazing properties, glass has numerous practical, technological, and decorative uses. However, for all its strengths, glass is an inherently brittle material. That’s why scientists have continuously been looking for ways to improve the material by making it … [Read more...] about Inner structure of seashells inspires scientists to make shatter-proof glass
Biomaterials breakthrough: scientists solve genetic riddle of spider glue
While the architectural intricacy of spider webs is with no doubt a remarkable natural phenomenon, spider silk – the gluey fiber that spiders use to make their webs – is what has been captivating scientists for many years. The sticky material has been touted for years as the … [Read more...] about Biomaterials breakthrough: scientists solve genetic riddle of spider glue
China has graveyards of unused dockless bikes. This man has a plan for them
When the dockless bike sharing concept started becoming trendy in metropolitan cities, many Chinese startups bet big on the idea, flooding cities all over the world with dockless bikes. Unfortunately for these startups, the bikes weren’t a big success, and they vanished as … [Read more...] about China has graveyards of unused dockless bikes. This man has a plan for them
Koalas are getting dehydrated. These special water fountains could do the trick
In a remote, rural part of Australia, six hours by car from Sydney, summer temperatures are reaching 113 degrees as climate change makes heat waves more common. To help the local koala population survive both blistering temperatures and prolonged drought, researchers have been … [Read more...] about Koalas are getting dehydrated. These special water fountains could do the trick
