Technology
Insect-killing fungi can wean agriculture off fossil synthetics
An estimated 20 – 40 percent of crop yield are lost to pests each year. Although synthetic insect-killing formulas have been the go-to solution since the 1960s, their dangers for human and ecosystem health are pushing some agtech companies to…
Zhejiang University team develops a novel soft and porous hydrogel packaging option
A team of researchers from Zhejiang University in China has investigated porous hydrogel packaging for the safe transportation and storage of delicate fruits.
New company aims to destroy PFAS with water
A Duke professor has started a new company intended to solve the problem of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, with water. Forever chemicals are incredibly stable molecular compounds, which is why they are so difficult to destroy.
Research team develops wind turbine resin that can be recycled into valuable products
The blades of a wind turbine are typically designed to be replaced about every 20 years. As wind energy becomes increasingly popular, experts estimate that by 2050 more than two million tons of blade material could be decommissioned each year.…
Olefy Develops Infinitely Recyclable Material
Finland’s Olefy claims its new gasification process could turn waste plastic into virgin-grade materials an infinite number of times.
Scientists develop process to destroy forever chemicals
Scientists from Northwestern University claim to have developed a process that uses low temperatures and inexpensive, common reagents, to destroy PFAS compounds, leaving behind only benign end products.