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#sustainable-technology

4 days ago

Scientists bake robotic cake you can completely eat with its toppings and rechargeable batteries - Yanko Design

The RoboCake merges robotics and gastronomy, showcasing edible components that minimize electronic waste.

In the future, you might be able to power your house with raindrops

Rain can be harnessed to generate significant amounts of renewable energy using a new method involving falling water and air pockets.

Science

Exclusive: Ayrton Energy mimics margarine to store hydrogen safely | TechCrunch

Ayrton Energy innovates non-toxic, room temperature liquid organic hydrogen carriers to enhance hydrogen transport and storage significantly.

1 week ago

In the future, you might be able to power your house with raindrops

Rain can be harnessed to generate significant amounts of renewable energy using a new method involving falling water and air pockets.

Science

Exclusive: Ayrton Energy mimics margarine to store hydrogen safely | TechCrunch

Ayrton Energy innovates non-toxic, room temperature liquid organic hydrogen carriers to enhance hydrogen transport and storage significantly.

more#energy-innovation

The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out

Reju's innovative polyester recycling technology could transform the textile industry, but market readiness is in question.

fromInsideHook

OMG science

Teen Scientists Win Earth Prize for Electricity-Free Refrigerator

Teenage scientists created a sustainable refrigeration unit, Thermavault, to transport temperature-sensitive medications without electricity.

European startups

fromWIRED

The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out

Reju's innovative polyester recycling technology could transform the textile industry, but market readiness is in question.

fromInsideHook

Teen Scientists Win Earth Prize for Electricity-Free Refrigerator

Teenage scientists created a sustainable refrigeration unit, Thermavault, to transport temperature-sensitive medications without electricity.

Tech Updates: Nokia Brings 200 Tech Jobs to San Jose With Sustainable Chip Plant

Bay Area companies are pioneering innovations in sustainable technology, including AI processors and carbon-based food products.

#materials-science

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

This Robot Copies LifeBy Decomposing

Biodegradable robotics could reduce e-waste by utilizing materials that naturally decompose.

fromNature

4 months ago

OMG science

Climate and health needs are driving materials advances

Materials science plays a key role in addressing environmental challenges and advancing healthcare technologies.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

This Robot Copies LifeBy Decomposing

Biodegradable robotics could reduce e-waste by utilizing materials that naturally decompose.

fromNature

4 months ago

OMG science

Climate and health needs are driving materials advances

Materials science plays a key role in addressing environmental challenges and advancing healthcare technologies.

more#materials-science

#lithium-ion-batteries

Environment

fromInsideEVs

U.S. Researchers Are Developing An EV Battery Without 'Forever Chemicals'

The contamination risk from improperly disposed EV batteries necessitates the development of safer alternatives.

European startups

Oxford's FluoRok secures 9.2M from BGF and others - Silicon Canals

FluoRok secured £7.7M in funding to expand production of fluorochemicals critical for lithium-ion batteries.

Environment

fromInsideEVs

U.S. Researchers Are Developing An EV Battery Without 'Forever Chemicals'

The contamination risk from improperly disposed EV batteries necessitates the development of safer alternatives.

more#lithium-ion-batteries

European startups

Oxford's FluoRok secures 9.2M from BGF and others - Silicon Canals

FluoRok secured £7.7M in funding to expand production of fluorochemicals critical for lithium-ion batteries.

CoreWeave partner EcoDataCenter racks up half a billion dollars to build more sustainable buildings for AI | TechCrunch

EcoDataCenter raised $478 million to enhance sustainable data center technologies due to increasing demand for AI traffic.

fromBusiness Matters

Seedable Studio Secures 100,000 Investment to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Software Development

Seedable Studio launched with a focus on developing sustainable digital products, supported by £100,000 in seed funding.

NYC startup

Dutch-based DOPS Recycling Technologies secures 5M

DOPS Recycling Technologies received â¬5M in funding to develop technology that converts waste into raw materials with low CO2 emissions.

European startups

CoreWeave partner EcoDataCenter racks up half a billion dollars to build more sustainable buildings for AI | TechCrunch

EcoDataCenter raised $478 million to enhance sustainable data center technologies due to increasing demand for AI traffic.

fromBusiness Matters

Seedable Studio Secures 100,000 Investment to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Software Development

Seedable Studio launched with a focus on developing sustainable digital products, supported by £100,000 in seed funding.

NYC startup

Dutch-based DOPS Recycling Technologies secures 5M

DOPS Recycling Technologies received â¬5M in funding to develop technology that converts waste into raw materials with low CO2 emissions.

more#investment

NYC startup

These genetically engineered houseplants are 30 times better at clearing toxins

Neoplants' Power Drops offer a gene-modified solution to indoor air pollution, enhancing plant efficiency significantly.

fromThe Verge

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Gadgets

Coca-Cola's new hydrogen-powered vending machine doesn't need a power outlet

Coca-Cola is introducing hydrogen-powered vending machines at World Expo 2025.

Cars

converted porsche 911 by everrati comes with electric powertrain and viper green finish

Everrati upgrades Porsche 911 (964) with electric powertrain while preserving its classic design, enhancing performance and introducing a unique Viper Green exterior.

#nuclear-energy

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.bbc.com

Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres

Google partners with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors for AI data centre energy, addressing clean energy needs.

fromBusiness Insider

VCs have poured billions into a nascent nuclear technology - these are the 4 companies to watch

Big Tech is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) for sustainable AI energy solutions, despite uncertainties regarding their effectiveness and power generation capacity.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Verge

Bill Gates' nuclear energy startup inks new data center deal

TerraPower partners with Sabey Data Centers to advance nuclear energy for AI data centers, addressing energy demands and climate concerns.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.bbc.com

Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres

Google partners with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors for AI data centre energy, addressing clean energy needs.

fromBusiness Insider

VCs have poured billions into a nascent nuclear technology - these are the 4 companies to watch

Big Tech is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) for sustainable AI energy solutions, despite uncertainties regarding their effectiveness and power generation capacity.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Verge

Bill Gates' nuclear energy startup inks new data center deal

TerraPower partners with Sabey Data Centers to advance nuclear energy for AI data centers, addressing energy demands and climate concerns.

more#nuclear-energy

Women in technology

Women's Day 2025: Accelerate Action Through Women-Led Innovations - Yanko Design

The theme for International Women's Day 2025, 'Accelerate Action,' emphasizes the urgency for gender equality and collective action to achieve it sooner than projected.

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

Alternative transportation

Sweden's homes heated by a giant underground thermos DW 02/27/2025

Västerås uses innovative heat battery technology to provide efficient district heating through a co-generation power plant.

#energy-storage

fromTESLARATI

Tesla's first four-hour Megapacks in the Netherlands are now operational

Tesla's Megapacks have launched the Netherlands' first four-hour, grid-scale battery system, enhancing grid stability and consumer costs.

fromZDNET

Alternative transportation

Miscellaneous

This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - and it's $700 off right now

Solar generators capture and store solar energy, providing a sustainable energy solution for users.

fromTESLARATI

Tesla's first four-hour Megapacks in the Netherlands are now operational

Tesla's Megapacks have launched the Netherlands' first four-hour, grid-scale battery system, enhancing grid stability and consumer costs.

fromZDNET

Miscellaneous

This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - and it's $700 off right now

Solar generators capture and store solar energy, providing a sustainable energy solution for users.

more#energy-storage

#wind-energy

fromTNW | Sustainability

8 months ago

BMW installs 'motionless' wind energy device at Mini factory

Aeromine's bladeless wind energy technology efficiently captures wind to generate power, providing a complementary solution to solar energy.

Design

These nearly silent wind turbines have owl-inspired 'feathers'

Biome Renewables has developed an owl-inspired design to reduce wind turbine noise, addressing a major barrier to wind farm placement and operation.

fromTNW | Sustainability

8 months ago

BMW installs 'motionless' wind energy device at Mini factory

Aeromine's bladeless wind energy technology efficiently captures wind to generate power, providing a complementary solution to solar energy.

#environmental-innovation

Design

These nearly silent wind turbines have owl-inspired 'feathers'

Biome Renewables has developed an owl-inspired design to reduce wind turbine noise, addressing a major barrier to wind farm placement and operation.

more#wind-energy

fromThe Mercury News

4 months ago

Education

MetroED gets state grant for green tech programs

MetroED received a nearly $1 million grant to enhance technical education for sustainable jobs in response to workforce needs.

The funding focuses on preparing students for careers in green technology and meeting regional labor market demands.

fromNatural Health News

5 months ago

Alternative medicine

Microplastics crisis solved? Scientists create plastic that vanishes in seawater

Scientists have developed a strong, seawater-dissolving plastic that could help reduce ocean microplastic pollution.

OMG science

Floating solar still made from old tires can purify 15.5 cups of water every day - Yanko Design

The floating solar still from Dalhousie University offers a cheap and effective solution for water purification using renewable energy.

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

5 months ago

Microplastics crisis solved? Scientists create plastic that vanishes in seawater

Scientists have developed a strong, seawater-dissolving plastic that could help reduce ocean microplastic pollution.

more#environmental-innovation

OMG science

Floating solar still made from old tires can purify 15.5 cups of water every day - Yanko Design

The floating solar still from Dalhousie University offers a cheap and effective solution for water purification using renewable energy.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Miscellaneous

US smart city lights up solid-state LiDAR technology | Computer Weekly

Peachtree Corners is pioneering smart city technology with the implementation of advanced LiDAR from Opsys, enhancing connected infrastructure and urban sustainability.

Science