Tech innovations and Startups
Mobility & Transportation
Tesla introduces emergency escape feature that lets drivers leave with charging cable attached
Tesla's new Emergency Drive Away feature allows drivers to escape dangerous situations at Superchargers without unplugging, but using it could cause thousands of dollars in damage.
Paolo Travisi•9 October 2026
Water
Goodbye purified water: New membranes bring…
German researchers have developed new membranes designed to produce green hydrogen directly…
Stefania Del Bianco•9 October 2026
Mobility & Transportation
AI could help cities tackle traffic…
Researchers are combining artificial intelligence, geospatial mapping and clustering techniques to predict…
Paolo Travisi•30 September 2026
Recycling
From coffee grounds to cosmetics, a Scottish startup transforms waste into innovation
Two researchers from Scotland developed a circular process that turns spent coffee grounds into cosmetic ingredients,…
Paolo Travisi•19 August 2025
Real Estate
Japan’s breakthrough makes energy piles viable for urban geothermal systems
A new study from Japan shows how energy piles can unlock the potential of geothermal systems…
Alessia Bardi•14 August 2025
Energy
Electric cars and hot water systems could turn cities into giant batteries
A new study shows how electric vehicles and hot water systems could help turn urban areas…
Paolo Travisi•13 August 2025
Constructions
AI writes the formula for carbon-neutral concrete
MIT researchers trained an AI system to identify the best byproducts to replace cement in concrete,…
Alessia Bardi•11 August 2025
Environment
Oysters return to offshore wind farms, reviving lost coral reef ecosystems
A feasibility study by RWE and TORC shows how offshore wind farms can become sites for…
Alessandro Petrone•11 August 2025
Agriculture & food
Advanced agrivoltaics and precision sensors reshape sustainable farming
High-precision sensors and advanced agrivoltaics form a powerful alliance for improving farm sustainability, energy output, and…
Editorial Team•8 August 2025
Energy
Indoor solar cells hit 40% efficiency milestone
Fraunhofer ISE develops a high-efficiency indoor photovoltaic cell using GaInP semiconductors, pushing conversion rates beyond 40%…
Stefania Del Bianco•8 August 2025
Health & Wellness
10 smart ways to beat the heat and save energy without sacrificing…
When extreme heat strains daily life and energy bills, sustainable action means staying cool without wasting…
Editorial Team•6 August 2025
Recycling
Recycled tires as rail dampers cut maintenance and boost track stability
A new Australian innovation uses recycled tires as shock-absorbing dampers in railway tracks, reducing maintenance needs…
Paolo Travisi•5 August 2025
Agriculture & food
Childhood obesity, a global epidemic threatening future health
Childhood obesity is surging across the U.S., with severe health risks and deep racial disparities. A…
Isabella Ceccarini•4 August 2025
Energy
Organic photovoltaic facade debuts on building in California
NEXT Energy Technologies installs the world’s first integrated organic photovoltaic facade in Santa Barbara, opening a…
Editorial Team•31 July 2025
Energy
Indoor solar panels, how indoor photovoltaics work and why efficiency is rising
Indoor solar technologies are gaining ground thanks to rising efficiency, novel materials, and expanding applications for…
Stefania Del Bianco•31 July 2025
Mobility & Transportation
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