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Ecology
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.
Carbon dioxide swamp forest sinks face further decline
A significant 'sink' that helped remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, tropical peat swamp forests, once…
The world’s largest floating solar farm – in China
China's clean energy ambitions are being reflected in the launch of the world's largest floating solar farm.
Biodegradable cellulose microbeads to replace plastic ones
Biodegradable cellulose microbeads from a sustainable source that could potentially replace harmful plastic ones…
Barrier Reef green turtles affected by human chemicals
A group of turtles have been found in the Great Barrier Reef with traces of human medicines in their blood,…
Generating electricity when seawater and freshwater combine
A hybrid technology that produces unprecedented amounts of electrical power where seawater and freshwater combine…
Analyzing water efficiency in Los Angeles
Los Angeles was losing about 100 gallons of water per person per day in summer 2010, to the atmosphere through the…
Programmable pasta and shape-shifting noodles
Researchers, from MIT’s Tangible Media Group have created programmable pasta and shape-shifting noodles.
Volkswagen use computer code to cheat emissions tests
Researchers find computer code that Volkswagen used to cheat emissions tests.
Bio-inspired structural color hydrogel self-heals
A self-healing structural color hydrogel inspired by nature.
NASA annual Arctic ice survey expands reach
NASA annual Arctic ice survey expanded its reach this year.