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Inspired by spiders: Silk that is stronger than steel
Spiders’ silk is a remarkably strong substance. The durability of a spider’s web is comparable to that of both Kevlar and steel, which is truly astounding when one considers that the material is produced by a creature no larger than a coin. Scientists across the globe have taken great interest Read More...
Study: 99% of doctors recommend natural remedies for children
In the world of mainstream medicine complementary treatments, like homeopathy, are controversial. However, doctors regularly recommend natural remedies. An interesting international study of 582 pediatric physicians shows that 99 percent of them have prescribed or recommended a complementary and Read More...
We can solve environmental crises: That hole in the ozone layer is almost fixed
Here’s proof that the world can solve environmental crises: The once gaping hole in the Ozone layer is well on its way to making a full recovery, according to a new study. The ozone hole used to be the biggest problem facing the whole planet. Without the ozone's protection, the sun's ultraviolet Read More...
How your electric car could store power and transfer it to your home
As Tesla's possible purchase of SolarCity shows, carmakers want to get into the energy storage business. BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Nissan are all working on home batteries that integrate electric vehicles into residential power systems. The vision is for homeowners to charge up batteries from solar Read More...
Sub-Saharan Africa agriculture to rise 2.6% yearly through 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa’s agricultural output may rise 2.6 percent annually through 2025, boosted by productivity improvements. “Faster technology adoption associated with the emergence of medium-scale producers and integration of smallholder producers into the value chain” will raise Read More...
Regenerative tooth fillings could put an end to root canals
You really don't want a root canal, and not just because it's potentially painful. Emptying the tooth of the infected tissue at its heart potentially weakens it, since you can't grow that organic material back or put toxic fillings in its place. Researchers may have a solution, though. They've Read More...
SolarCity PV modules have useful lives of 35 years or longer
The solar photovoltaic modules used by SolarCity in its residential and commercial installations have useful lives of 35 years or longer, going by new data and information recently presented by the company. The new findings are the result of independent, third-party, accelerated stress testing of Read More...
Google snaps up 236MW of wind capacity to power EU data centres
Data giant agrees purchase of clean energy from new wind farms in Norway and Sweden Google, the world's largest corporate buyer of clean energy, has struck a new deal to buy 236MW of new wind capacity to power its European data centres. The new capacity will come from two wind farms currently under Read More...
Study: Even at current prices, energy storage makes economic sense for many renewables projects
Even at current market prices, various different energy storage options make economic sense for renewable energy projects in some locations, according to new research from MIT. The energy storage options profiled by the study included: battery systems, pumped hydroelectric storage, and compressed Read More...
Shake, rattle and charge: Harnessing the power of music
The British musician and drummer, Sudha Kheterpal, is proudly cradling her new creation. Called a Spark, it's the size and colour of a peeled mango and when shaken gently, it makes a noise a bit like a maraca. Sudha made her name bashing out trance-like rhythms with electronic band, Faithless, and Read More...