#sustainable-technology
#sustainable-technology

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

2 weeks ago

This Robot Copies LifeBy Decomposing

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

fromNature

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

4 weeks ago

Alternative transportation

Ampler Nova Pro is a USB-C charged e-bike designed for hustlers - Yanko Design

Ampler's Nova e-bike uniquely features a USB-C charging port, simplifying the charging process and reducing e-waste.

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.

fromThe Local France

France news

Drought-prone southern France to inaugurate first 'air-to-water' plant

A southern French département will launch the world's first 'air-to-water' plant in 2026 to address water scarcity.

European startups

fromWIRED

2 months ago

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.

fromThe Local France

France news

Drought-prone southern France to inaugurate first 'air-to-water' plant

A southern French département will launch the world's first 'air-to-water' plant in 2026 to address water scarcity.

more#innovation

#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.

NYC startup

fromSilicon Canals

Amsterdam's biotech firm Photanol files for bankruptcy

Photanol BV has filed for bankruptcy due to financing challenges, halting its promising CO2-to-chemical technology.

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

fromsiliconvalleyjournals.com

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.

Silicon Valley

Origen Secures $13M Series A to Scale Limestone-Based Carbon Removal Technology

Origen raised $13 million to enhance its limestone-based carbon removal technology and expand globally.

European startups

fromTechCrunch

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

fromsiliconvalleyjournals.com

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.

Alternative transportation

Silicon Valley

Origen Secures $13M Series A to Scale Limestone-Based Carbon Removal Technology

Origen raised $13 million to enhance its limestone-based carbon removal technology and expand globally.

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

2 months ago

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.

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

2 months ago

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.

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.

Astronauts Release Wooden Satellite From Space Station

The first wooden satellite has been deployed to explore sustainable space materials.

fromFast Company

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.

#renewable-energy

fromTNW | Sustainability

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.

Miscellaneous

Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and the results blew me away

Wind power is a viable alternative to solar power in environments with limited sunlight, such as the UK.

fromInsideEVs

Alternative transportation

Watch How This 12-Bay EV Charging Station Was Installed In Just A Few Hours

3ti's Papilio3 charging station can be quickly installed, enhancing accessibility for EV drivers with its solar capabilities.

OMG science

Ultra-Portable Wind Turbine Generator Lets You Fast-Charge Your Devices Anywhere with Green Energy - Yanko Design

The Shine 2.0 generator provides portable power from wind, offering a reliable, sustainable energy source for outdoor adventures, irrespective of sunlight.

Miscellaneous

Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and here's how it fared

Portable wind turbines like the Shine Turbine offer a viable energy source when solar power is insufficient, especially in cloudy climates.

fromTNW | Sustainability

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.

Miscellaneous

Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and the results blew me away

Wind power is a viable alternative to solar power in environments with limited sunlight, such as the UK.

fromInsideEVs

Alternative transportation

Watch How This 12-Bay EV Charging Station Was Installed In Just A Few Hours

3ti's Papilio3 charging station can be quickly installed, enhancing accessibility for EV drivers with its solar capabilities.

OMG science

Ultra-Portable Wind Turbine Generator Lets You Fast-Charge Your Devices Anywhere with Green Energy - Yanko Design

The Shine 2.0 generator provides portable power from wind, offering a reliable, sustainable energy source for outdoor adventures, irrespective of sunlight.

Miscellaneous

Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and here's how it fared

Portable wind turbines like the Shine Turbine offer a viable energy source when solar power is insufficient, especially in cloudy climates.

more#renewable-energy

fromThe Mercury News

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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

#environmental-innovation

New powder that captures carbon could be quantum leap' for industry

A new lab-created yellow powder shows promise for carbon capture, potentially matching a tree's CO2 absorption in just half a pound.

fromNatural Health News

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

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.

fromTechCrunch

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.

fromSilicon Canals

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.

Business intelligence

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

Swiss startup bets on photonic chips to cut data centre energy consumption

Lightium's photonic chips could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centres while boosting performance amidst rising electricity demands.

Science

fromTechCrunch

Hgen draws on lessons from Tesla and SpaceX to drive down the cost of hydrogen | TechCrunch

Hydrogen production today is largely fossil fuel-dependent, posing challenges for its use as a climate-friendly energy source.

fromNature