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Tidal- and solar-powered desalination system
The circular raft-like device uses tidal and solar energy to power its reverse-osmosis desalination process.
Regenerative medicine: antiaging and fast healing
The new method stops the reprogramming of the cells that allows the researchers to find the precise balance between reprogramming cells, making them biologically younger.
Self-healing concrete fills any cracks that form
The concrete can self-regenerate by adding a simple substance found in our blood, called carbonic anhydrase.
Popcorn for packing material: a sustainable alternative to styrofoam
The popcorn packing can be compressed into shapes to hold different products, like fragile electronics and gadgets.
Hydrogen-powered eVTOL that can fly up to 800 miles
This hydrogen-powered eVTOL significantly reduces emissions and increases the range by up to 800 miles, depending on the configuration and load.
How kindness affects well-being: Is kindness a weakness?
Past studies have shown that kindness can benefit one’s well-being.
Can CO2 be used as fuel
Like plant photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is captured from the atmosphere and converted to energy or fuel using sunlight.
New renewable energy technologies
These new renewable technologies creating new energy sources could be real game-changers.
Kidney bioprinting
A team combines 3D bioprinting and stem cell-based tissue engineering to build functioning kidney tissues.
Bacteria convert carbon dioxide to isopropyl and acetone
The team created a type of bacteria that consumed carbon dioxide and efficiently converted them to acetone or isopropanol through a fermentation process.