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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.
Desalination sieve could provide clean water for millions
Graphene-oxide membranes have been made capable of sieving common salts for new filtration technologies.
Pollution reduction with ‘fast fashion’ upcycling
'Fast fashion' upcycling to reduce pollution and waste.
City smog caused by vehicles, not farms
Smog-causing ammonia in the atmosphere a result of vehicles, not farms.
Global warming fought by our forests
Beyond just the absorption of carbon dioxide, forests do more to combat global warming.
Great Barrier Reef could become an underwater wasteland
Recent powerful cyclone could have caused damage the Great Barrier Reef.
Antibiotics for livestock affect soil ecosystems
Manure from cattle administered antibiotics upsets soil ecosystems.
Global warming disrupts jet streams leading to severe floods
Global warming amplifies severe droughts and floods by disrupting jet streams.
New York City readies itself for climate change
Hurricane Sandy leads New York City to prepare itself for climate change.
Halving emissions every decade with ‘carbon law’
Researchers propose a solution to rapidly reduce carbon emissions.
Engineers track lead particles for water safety
Engineering team develops new approach to limit lead contamination in water.