MAD Connects a Massive Ephemeral Bubble to a Historic Japanese House
Acclaimed architecture studio MAD has created an innovative installation titled the Ephemeral Bubble, which presents the appearance of a bubble being blown by a century-old wooden house, designed specifically for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale in Japan. Situated in Murono Village ...
Flower Farm Could Supply Nickel for Electric Vehicle Batteries
The burgeoning demand for nickel, driven by the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), has prompted innovative approaches to resource extraction, with phytomining emerging as a notable solution. Phytomining leverages the natural ability of certain plants to accumulate metals like nickel ...
3D Printed Filter Cap Delivers Clean Drinking Water to Millions in Drought-Stricken Colombia
In Colombia, the dire reality of 3.7 million people lacking access to clean and safe drinking water has been exacerbated by a severe drought in 2024. Many of these individuals reside in remote areas, enduring extreme heat and scarce water sources, which are often contaminated and ...
Students Invent Leaf Blower Silencer Attachment–Corporation Expects to Be Selling Them Soon
Engineering students at Johns Hopkins University have developed an innovative silencer module for leaf blowers, significantly reducing noise pollution by 37%. The team, composed of Andrew Palacio, Michael Chacon, Leen Alfaoury, and Madison Morrison, focused on mitigating the high-pitched ...
Sunbeam-Powered Portable Factory Manufactures Zero-Emission Plastic Goods Anywhere There’s Trouble
Light Manufacturing, a pioneering startup, has revolutionized the creation of plastic goods by harnessing solar power through its innovative Solar Rotational Molding (SRM) technology. This system involves feeding raw plastic into molds, which are then subjected to concentrated sunlight ...
Startup Creates LEGO-Like Bricks That Can Affordably Remove Carbon Dioxide From the Air
Graphyte, a startup specializing in climate change solutions, has developed an innovative method to combat carbon emissions using LEGO-like bricks. These bricks, made from dried biomass, provide a nearly permanent solution for carbon sequestration. By eliminating microbes and water, ...
Sand Batteries Could Be The Next Frontier In Renewable Energy–And it’s Already Heating Homes in Finland
Sand batteries could revolutionize the renewable energy landscape by providing a sustainable and efficient method of energy storage. This innovative technology harnesses the natural properties of beach sand to store and release energy derived from intermittent sources like solar and ...
16-Year-Old Wins Highest Prize of $75,000 in Prestigious Science Fair for Her Work on Biomedical Implants
When most people think of school science fairs, images of baking soda volcanoes and egg drops may fill their minds. However, for the most driven STEM students, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) provides a far greater opportunity to showcase their inventions ...
Alaskan Inventor is 3D Printing Tidal Power Generators for Houseboats: Just Drop Anchor and Power On
Lance McMullan, an inventive mind from Juneau, Alaska, has developed a groundbreaking solution to harness tidal power for small vessels and houseboats, offering a green alternative to traditional power sources. His creation, a 3D-printed tidal power generator, is designed to deliver ...
