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fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

Can smearing yoghurt on your windows really cool down your house?

Researchers at Loughborough University found that smearing full-fat Greek yoghurt on windows can cut indoor temperatures by up to 3.5°C during heatwaves.
Renovation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This stunning new bike and pedestrian crossing hangs off the side of an old railroad bridge

The new footbridge, which just opened, is attached to the side of the 19th-century structure, creating a direct link for cyclists and pedestrians.
Renovation
#water-scarcity
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Lotus-Inspired Floating Water Purifier Concept Promises Safe Hydration in Stagnant Waters - Yanko Design

Floatis, a conceptual floating water purifier, draws inspiration from the lotus plant to ensure cleaner drinking water from stagnant sources.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Film: Pacific Mission + Q&A with Plastic Odyssey's Fabien Lamaison

Pacific Mission tackles the urgent issue of plastic pollution through innovative waste management and community empowerment in the Pacific Ocean.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Valley Water's plan for Pacheco Dam is out of date

Valley Water is urged to abandon the outdated Pacheco Dam project in favor of sustainable water solutions.
Community members call for transparency and justification from Valley Water regarding water management initiatives.
#climate-change
Environment
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Hannah Ritchie: We can tackle our biggest environmental problems | Full Interview

Environmental challenges, while daunting, are manageable and solvable by analyzing historical data and examples of human progress.
Environment
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Hannah Ritchie: We can tackle our biggest environmental problems | Full Interview

Environmental challenges, while daunting, are manageable and solvable by analyzing historical data and examples of human progress.
more#climate-change
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

"Nobody wanted their daughter married in a potter's family, they feared she will be burdened with endless labour."
Startup companies
fromForbes
3 months ago

Fail-Proof Business Ideas For 2025: Start Smart, Scale Strong

Fail-proof businesses are built on long-term trends, not short-lived fads. Focus on sustainable products, financial literacy, and elder care for enduring success.
Startup companies
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Capturing Water

The film examines how market-driven water management increases the rich-poor divide and contributes to broader environmental issues in South Africa.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Finalists revealed for Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025

The breadth of ideas we've seen this year is a testament to the innovative spirit that thrives on the Isle of Man.
London startup
Startup companies
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Startup Working on Spacecraft Designed to Eat Dead Satellites for Fuel

Magdrive's satellite propulsion system could revolutionize space travel by utilizing solid metal as fuel, combining the benefits of chemical and electric propulsion.
#pizza-storage
Design
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

31 Things That Must Have Been Designed By Geniuses

Convenient storage for leftover pizza slices without wasting materials.
Product is designed for easy cleaning and efficient use of space.
more#pizza-storage
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Fog harvesting: water from the clouds DW 03/14/2025

Fog harvesting offers a sustainable water solution in arid areas, transforming dense fog into crucial water resources.
fromBustle
5 months ago

The 70 Coolest New Things We Found Under $20 On Amazon

Infused with vitamin E and jojoba, this strengthening nail oil pen helps brittle nails grow stronger and longer, with positive reviews from users noting noticeable improvements.
Miscellaneous
fromsiliconcanals.com
8 months ago

German climate-first VC firm Extantia Capital closes 204M fund

Berlin-based Extantia Capital announces a successful close of its Article 9 flagship fund at 204M, aimed at investing in climate-driven solutions.
European startups
fromNature
10 months ago

Impurity-healing interface engineering for efficient perovskite submodules - Nature

The study highlights the collaborative effort among top research institutions, focusing on advancements in energy device technology that could lead to transformative solutions for energy conversion and utilization.
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