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Technology for ecology and inspired by ecology. Here you will find the latest innovations in bio-inspired robotics to the damage inflicted upon ecology and remedied by technology.
Hummingbird inspires novel wind turbine design
A new type of wind turbine has been developed by a Tunisian company called Tyer Wind, and is based on what the…
Grapefruit-sized underwater robots mimic ocean life
To offer scientists a tool to study ocean currents and the tiny creatures they transport, researchers at Scripps…
Germany city of Essen is the official European Green Capital
During a creative orchestrated stage show, the Lord Mayor of Essen Thomas Kufen launched the title year together…
Largest ever dataset of poplar tree genetic variations released
The largest ever single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) dataset of genetic variations in poplar trees, information…
Is the world’s consumption of materials a losing battle?
While some scientists believe that the world can achieve significant dematerialization through improvements in…
Jet engines could run hotter and cleaner with new discovery
Researchers in materials science have found a way to deactivate 'nano twins' to improve the high-temperature…
Toxic e-waste in Asia has jumped by 63% over five years
The United Nations University has warned that the toxic pile-up of electronic waste in East and Southeast Asia…
Tornados are chilly at all times of the year
Inside an intense tornado, it's always chilly - no matter the time of year. A new study from Concordia proves why…
Satellite-tracked soil moisture memory plays crucial role
The top 2 inches of topsoil on all of Earth’s landmasses contains an infinitesimal fraction of the planet’s water —…
Protecting loggerhead turtles with satellite tracking
Work to protect loggerhead turtles in and around Greece has been undertaken for over 30 years by local NGO…