Tech innovations and Startups

Mobility & Transportation
Integrated photovoltaics in vehicles, up to 4,500 km a year powered by the sun
Integrated photovoltaics in vehicles (VIPV) is emerging as a breakthrough technology, combining solar energy and electric mobility while reducing grid reliance.
Alessandro Petrone•4 September 2025

Circular Economy
Lignin from wood emerges as a…
Lignin, a natural polymer found in wood, is being transformed into a…
Paolo Travisi•4 September 2025

Energy
Hydrogen storage in polystyrene waste could…
South Korean researchers have developed a method for hydrogen storage using polystyrene…
Editorial Team•3 September 2025

Energy
How to extend lithium battery life? Make them self-healing
An EU research project is developing self-healing lithium-ion batteries with integrated sensors and smart degradation detection
Editorial Team•25 July 2025

Tech innovations and Startups
Self-healing concrete powered by synthetic lichen-like bacteria
Inspired by lichen, U.S. scientists have created a new self-healing concrete that repairs itself using synthetic…
Editorial Team•23 July 2025

Agriculture & food
Will 3D-printed food shape the future of our diet?
A new ENEA study explores consumer reactions to 3D-printed food made from plant cells and agri-waste,…
Editorial Team•22 July 2025

Energy
Silicon–perovskite solar tech sets new record with 34.58% efficiency
A new world record for tandem solar technology: researchers develop HTL201 molecule, boosting silicon–perovskite efficiency to…
Editorial Team•22 July 2025

Water
China launches construction of the world’s most powerful hydroelectric project
China begins work on a 60 GW hydroelectric project along the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet,…
Editorial Team•22 July 2025

Real Estate
Smart Building Expo 2025, spotlight on professional training and innovation
From November 19 to 21, Smart Building Expo returns to Fiera Milano as part of the…
Editorial Team•18 July 2025
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Energy
3D printing and diatomite reshape the future of sustainable concrete
A new 3D-printed concrete mix made with fossilized diatoms captures 142% more CO₂, promising stronger and…
Editorial Team•15 July 2025

Energy
Lithium-sulfur batteries, 12-minute charging is now within reach
A new international study outlines the strategies to enable fast-charging lithium-sulfur batteries without sacrificing energy capacity…
Editorial Team•15 July 2025

Tech innovations and Startups
One of the top 10 emerging technologies in 2025 could transform agriculture
As the world faces mounting pressure to secure food systems and cut emissions, one of 2025’s…
Editorial Team•14 July 2025

Tech innovations and Startups
Engineered antibacterial wood: the new solution for healthier hospitals
Can engineered antibacterial wood replace plastic and steel in hospitals? A groundbreaking study reveals that CLT…
Editorial Team•11 July 2025

Energy
Quantum battery holds charge 1,000 times longer in major breakthrough
Quantum battery stores energy 1,000 times longer thanks to new research, marking a major step toward…
Editorial Team•11 July 2025

Chemicals
EU approves new methodology to assess low-emission hydrogen’s climate impact
The EU has set a 70% emissions reduction threshold for low-emission hydrogen, marking a key step…