In the pursuit of more eco-friendly production methods, bioplastics have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics.
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A new test developed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can predict the performance of a new type of cementitious construction material in five minutes — a significant improvement over the current industry standard method, which takes seven or more days to complete.
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In this episode, we explore how porous plastic sheets are being used to cool buildings by radiating heat into space and how this could reduce global energy consumption by 10% and CO2 emission by 7%.
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In this episode, we explore how origami-inspired concrete zigzag structures are being used to make construction greener and more sustainable.
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Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a climate-friendly covering for walls and ceilings that temporarily stores moisture, creating a comfortable environment in heavily used indoor spaces. The covering components are made of mineral waste materials and are produced by means of 3D printing.
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An international team of researchers co-led by Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Penn State Evan Pugh University Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, developed porous plastic sheets that can lower building temperatures through radiative cooling.
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Building on the success of conventional wearables, smart rings have been enthusiastically embraced by early adopters with a finger on the pulse of cutting-edge yet fashionable health and fitness wireless products.
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Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a simulation tool to create detailed models of everything from traffic junctions to entire cities, in order to answer various mobility questions.
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A new study overcomes a key challenge to switching commercial aircraft in the U.S. from their near-total reliance on fossil fuels to more sustainable aviation fuels.
Professor Anna Erickson highlights the reopening of Three Mile Island Unit 1 as a crucial step in meeting the growing energy demands of AI data centers with carbon-free nuclear power, aligning with Microsoft's sustainability goals.
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Advanced wearable devices enable the wearer to track their BP around the clock, without having to attend their health professional or grapple with a clunky home BP monitor.
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An architecture PhD student at ETH Zurich has developed a simple solution for building concrete floors in a more climate-friendly way. Significant amounts of concrete and steel can be saved thanks to a lightweight, robust and reusable formwork design.
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MIT engineers designed a nanofiltration process that could make aluminum production more efficient while reducing hazardous waste.
Sustainable monitoring of the marine environment is crucial for the environmentally responsible operation of offshore wind farms and the protection of biodiversity. In the SeaMe project, RWE together with research partners to develop innovative technologies for comprehensive ecosystem monitoring.
