Fig trees turn CO₂ into stone and make fertilizer for themselves, — study
Scientists from the United States, Kenya, Austria and Switzerland have confirmed in a new study, that figs can to absorb CO₂ and effectively store it in its own trunk and the soil around it.
Saving the planet: what scientists advise to overcome the climate crisis
Last year, the average global temperature rose by 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels, jeopardizing the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Global warming is a growing concern for climate scientists and researchers, who are calling for radical measures to bring the situation under control. Some proposed options seem threatening and a bit crazy,…
10% of the world’s richest people caused 2/3 of global warming, — study
An international group of scientists has found, that since 1990 the 10% richest people on the planet have been responsible for 2/3 of the global warming.
Organic solar panels reach 8.7% efficiency for the first time — twice the previous record
Japanese scientists have created all-organic solar cells made of carbon-based materials with a record efficiency of 8.7% for this type of cell.
Food straight out of the air: a startup has created butter from CO₂, hydrogen and oxygen — as good as regular butter
The American startup Savor produces butter from carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, which is identical in molecular structure to traditional butter.
Up to 6000 cycles: a Ukrainian startup has developed an eco-friendly alternative to Li-Ion batteries
Ukrainian startup SorbiForce has developed a technology for utilizing agricultural waste to create batteries without metal.
Disney polluted the air «Snow White» — the movie caused more emissions than some major airports
The latest version of «Snow White» from Disney failed miserably at the box office and has also become a significant source of air pollution.
Curiosity finds possible traces of life on Mars — long fatty acid molecules
NASA’s Curiosity rover found on Mars the longest molecules ever discovered on this planet, which may indicate evidence of ancient life.
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