Technology
Commentary: Green Hydrogen: What’s Really Real in a Gathering of haters, hypers, pettifoggers, filibusters, and transformative technologies like you’ve never ever seen
In this piece by Jim Lane, he breaks down what green hydrogen really is, as well as problems, solutions, and selling points. Witty and informative, this article is full of great content regarding the wide variety of uses of the…
Commentary: Improving The Production Of Bio-based Goods With A Simple Yeast
Researchers from DSM’s Rosalind Franklin Biotechnology Center in Delft, the Netherlands, and the University of Bristol, have discovered a way to control different genes in engineered yeast cells. This could very well pave the way for developing more efficient and…
RMIT Researchers Develop Novel Waste Management Technology
In current wastewater treatment processes, a seemingly beneficial material is produced - the nutrient-rich biosolids. A mixture of water and organic matter, this by-product can be harnessed as a type of fertiliser for food crops, or used for regenerative purposes…
Tokyo Olympic Games Powered By Hydrogen Economy
The Tokyo 2020 Games are showcasing the power of hydrogen, the fuel of the future. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on the planet, it’s light and cleans, and most importantly, produces no CO2 emissions. In this case, the energy…
Researchers Develop Plastic That Breaks Down Within A Week
This week researchers from China’s Huazhong University of Science and Technology have developed a plastic material that degrades after only a week of sunlight and oxygen exposure. The researchers were developing a polymer film that changes colour depending on pH…
Zymergen Is Revolutionizing The Link Between Bioengineering and Electronics
Bioengineering has become more popular as new technologies develop. Its uses range from improving agricultural systems to electronic devices and inspiring medical breakthroughs. Particularly, there is one company that is delving into many industries with their bioengineering methods: Zymergen. American…