US researchers working with SHoP Architects have created a potential alternative to steel and concrete as a structural floor material.

Solving our glass problem, while preserving our forests and communities.

Making cement -- the most commonly used substance on Earth after water -- is responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions. It generates CO2 both through combustion of fossil fuels & through chemical processes. Sublime Systems thinks it has solved both sides of that equation. I talk with the CEO.

‘Pioneering’ facility will extract precious metal from up to 4,000 tonnes of scrap circuit boards a year

And they hint at a future with vastly better products

Timet’s facility in West Virginia will use solar and batteries to make titanium products. The durable metal is used in everything from airplanes to pacemakers.

Explore the pioneering move towards a plastic-free future in architecture as industry experts offer valuable insights into sustainable alternatives.

The world's first full-scale timber wind turbine has started turning in Sweden, with a tower built by wood technology company Modvion.

technology, living post scarcity, and how to find what you want

Northvolt says new lithium-free sodium-ion battery is cheaper, more sustainable and doesn’t rely on scarce raw materials

Due to the problematic degradation properties of plastics, the decomposition of plastic results in the formation of numerous microplastics (MPs), less than 5 mm in diameter. These MPs enter the soil and the ocean, eventually passing through the air, water, ...

Scientists are scouring garbage sites around the world for bacteria, fungi and even insects that harbor enzymes that could be harnessed for breaking down various polymers. It’s early days, but if the efforts can be efficiently scaled-up, such biological recycling could put a dent in the plastic waste problem.

Volvo’s last diesel-powered car will roll out next year as the Swedish automaker looks toward an all-electric future. As one...

Find could point to new ways to prospect for material in high demand for batteries.

Social media is abuzz with chatter about the material, but some scientists are pushing back on the hype.