Technology
Special: Bioresearch of the Week
A lot of things are happening in regards to tech and development of new materials, techniques and approaches. How do we stay on top of it all? Fret not, today we bring you bite-size capsules of the research and reports…
Commentary: Nutrient-Rich Human Waste Poised To Sustain Agriculture, Improve Economies
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology and conducted by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign civil and environmental engineering professor Jeremy Guest suggests that countries might be closer and closer to using human waste as fertilizer.…
University Of Toledo Receives $3.2M Grant For Algae Biofuel Technology
The University of Toledo received a $3.2 million (€2.7 million) grant, part of a $34 million fund launched by the US Department of Energy’s (US DoE) Bioenergy Technologies Office to support 11 projects that will develop biomass resources. The grant…
Scientists Closer To Improve Crops’ Photosynthesis And Yields
A new study led by Cornell University describes an important step towards engineering crops for higher yields by improving photosynthesis. It is estimated that by 2050, farmers will need to grow 50% more food for a population of 9 billion…
The University Team making Ships Carbon Neutral
A team of researchers from Northwestern University, Illinois have developed a novel means of decarbonising the shipping industry, using CO2-capturing solid oxide fuel cells to make vessels carbon neutral - or even carbon negative. These fuel cells ‘burn’ traditional carbon-based…
Singapore Scientists develop Sweat-Powered Battery
A Singapore research team from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have developed a flexible battery that runs off human sweat. The prototype is made from printed silver flake electrodes, is as thin as a small band-aid, and can be attached to…