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Ecology

Hydropower plants are partly to blame for global warming

Scientists have long been interested in the issue of the carbon footprint that remains as a result of human technogenic activity throughout the entire period of development.

12 October 2016, 12:15

Wastewater can help grow trees in deserts

Deforestation in Africa is causing desertification, which is a major problem and planting new forests can help.

29 September 2016, 16:55

A new polymer will clean water quickly

Clean water is a luxury in some areas and to make the water more or less drinkable, it is often simply left in a clean transparent bottle in the sun.

26 September 2016, 09:00

The new batteries will run on vitamins

At the University of Toronto, a team of chemists has developed a completely new type of battery that can run on vitamins. Using genetically modified fungi, the scientists produced vitamin B2 threads, from which they developed a high-capacity battery.

16 September 2016, 09:00

Pig manure will be used to produce asphalt

A team of researchers from North Carolina has developed a unique way to make asphalt road surfaces. The experts have proposed replacing expensive oil with a cheaper and more accessible option – pig manure.

05 September 2016, 09:00

"Ice bears instead of air conditioners.

One California company has decided to replace traditional air conditioners with more environmentally friendly and cost-effective methods.

17 August 2016, 11:00

Sweden is testing an electric road

A 2-kilometer test section of electric road was recently opened in Sweden, where electric cars will be able to connect to an overhead power grid system similar to that used for light rail transport.
10 August 2016, 09:00

Noise registers can help find the location of water main failures

Currently, the water distribution system loses about 30% of clean water due to minor breakdowns, which are fairly easy to fix, but since the pipes often leak underground, it is difficult to determine the exact location of the accident.
21 July 2016, 14:15

1 in 8 women have difficulty conceiving

A team of specialists from the UK noticed that infertility is a fairly common problem, and most people hide their problem from their loved ones and generally prefer not to talk about this topic.
11 July 2016, 11:45

Solar power plant will produce oil

In the Arab state of Oman, construction has begun on a solar power plant (SPP), which will be used in a rather unusual way.
08 July 2016, 09:00

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