Waste
Biodegradable memory from Korea could curb electronic waste
A new organic memory that dissolves in water may help cut electronic waste. The breakthrough comes from Korea with the PCL-TEMPO polymer
Editorial Team•2 July 2025
Mobility & Transportation
Battery swap and renewables, a profitable…
Battery swap and renewables prove viable, with stations breaking even in 5…
Editorial Team•2 July 2025
Waste
Plastic waste turned into paracetamol: engineered…
A common bacterium transforms plastic waste into the active ingredient of paracetamol,…
Editorial Team•1 July 2025
Tech innovations and Startups
How Efficient Are Perovskite LEDs? A New Chapter in Light Emission Technology
Thanks to its high efficiency and low cost, perovskite holds strong application potential in light-emitting diodes…
Editorial Team•16 June 2025
Pollution
Centuries-old sea mercury pollution threatens Arctic wildlife and Indigenous communities
Mercury released by human activities such as coal combustion and gold mining can stay in the…
Editorial Team•16 June 2025
Policy and Affairs
Israel attacks Iran, Hormuz Strait shutdown is worst-case scenario
Israel attacks Iran, sparking fears of oil supply cuts through the Hormuz Strait and driving crude…
Editorial Team•16 June 2025
Policy and Affairs
EU priorities on energy efficiency according to Dan Jørgensen
Energy efficiency is central to EU climate and security goals, with new measures targeting SMEs, data…
Editorial Team•16 June 2025
Energy
Now Is the Time: ABB Calls for Urgent Action on Industrial Energy…
The ABB whitepaper “Achieving the COP28 UAE Consensus – The Vital Role of High-Efficiency Motors and…
Editorial Team•13 June 2025
Constructions
How drones are transforming building energy efficiency in Detroit
A pilot project launched in Detroit uses drones to map thermal inefficiencies in buildings, improving energy…
Editorial Team•13 June 2025
Utilities
Carbon capture costs exceed renewable transition, says Stanford study
Stanford shows carbon capture is more expensive than renewables, with higher energy, health, and climate costs…
Editorial Team•13 June 2025
Mobility & Transportation
Xpeng G7, the first car with AI, redefines driving in China
Xpeng G7 will be the first car equipped with onboard AI integrated into the predictive display
Editorial Team•12 June 2025
Water
China launches the first wind-powered undersea data center
The project, launched in the coastal waters of Shanghai, will begin with a 2.3 MW demonstration…
Editorial Team•12 June 2025
Climate Change
UN High Seas Treaty set to take effect in January 2026
In Nice, delegations from 120 countries, including more than 50 heads of state and government, gathered…
Editorial Team•11 June 2025
Energy
Rinnovabili District brings energy innovation center stage at Smart Building Expo 2025
Rinnovabili will be at Smart Building Expo 2025 with an immersive exhibition space: the Rinnovabili District.…
Editorial Team•11 June 2025
Recycling
Recyclable electronic circuits that heal themselves: the next big leap in sustainable…
In 2024, according to a UN report, the amount of electronic waste was estimated at 62…