Technology
New Research Shows Babies Are Full Of Microplastics
Researchers at the Department of Pediatrics and Department of Environmental Medicine at New York University's School of Medicine found worrying results after their investigation, finding that babies have 15 times more microplastics in their bodies than adults. Microplastics are tiny…
Commentary: Giving You More Sustainable Choices With Google
Google provided an update to most of its services that supply more sustainable options, such as shopping sustainable products and offering fuel-efficient traffic route alternatives. “Every question you ask Google, every Gmail you send, every YouTube video you watch will…
Bioresearch of the Week Vol. IV
Bioresearch of the week is back. As newer technologies are developed, great minds of the world come together to tackle modern problems of the current climate situation. Today we explore discoveries in health, materials, and farming. Health Researchers at Harvard…
Germany Reveals First Commercial Plant Making Clean Jet Fuel
German officials presented what they said is the world’s first commercial plant for making synthetic kerosene, which is promoted as a climate-friendly fuel of the future. Currently, the aviation industry is responsible for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions. According to…
The Port of Leith Receives Onshore Wind Turbines
As part of the 16 MW Howpark wind farm project to be located in the Scottish Borders, the Port of Leith has received the delivery of eight onshore wind turbines. Having traveled from the port of Esbjerg in Denmark, the…
Commentary: Italy’s New Wave of Robot Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a shift in the working world - changing every aspect from location, hours and even availability of labour. Vineyards in Italy are a prime example of this, with a shortage of workers leading farmers to…