Ultrasound against microplastics: two Texas teenagers invent a 'pen' to purify water
Microplastics, fragments invisible to the naked eye, escape traditional filtration systems and end up everywhere: in rivers, seas and drinking water.
Kyrgyzstan's first solar power plant prevents 120,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually
Kyrgyzstan, once part of the Soviet bloc and today known for its spectacular landscapes, is taking an important step toward energy independence and environmental sustainability. Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Japarov has promoted the development of new energy infrastructure in the Kemin district, reaching a historic milestone. This project is part of a series of official initiatives to modernize the country and meet today's energy challenges using renewable resources.
2 Indian brothers recycle 907 tons of waste
In New Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities, the unbreathable air and uncontrolled burning of waste aggravated teenager Vihaan Agarwal's asthma. In 2017, the collapse and fire at Ghazipur's huge landfill made visible what until then had only been a perception: the direct link between waste management and health.
Japan introduces a new ultra-light solar panel
In Japan, where space is limited and roofs often bear witness to decades of history and structural fragility, someone decided to approach the problem from a different perspective.
More fires in Alaska now than in past 3,000 Years: Arctic warning signal
Fires in the Arctic of Alaska exceed anything recorded in the past 3,000 years. This is shown by a new reconstruction that links modern satellite data with charcoal remains preserved in the peat layers of the soil. This reveals that the tundra is no longer protected by the cold and humidity that made fire rare in the past.
No happy ending for Marineland dolphins: they're transferred to a zoo
After more than a year's wait, the fate of the marine mammals at Marineland d'Antibes is becoming clearer... And it's not the one everyone was hoping for.
First U.S. state in the world to ban sale of farmed octopus
In 2024, with the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom, California brough the tlaw AB-3162 into force, which bans not only octopus farming in the State, but also the sale of derived products.
Ocean acidification: seventh 'planetary limit' has just been crossed
According to scientists, this is the first time that ocean acidification has exceeded its critical threshold.
In Italy, the Lovers' Arch no longer exists: it collapsed on the evening of Valentine's Day
On the evening of Valentine's Day, one of Puglia's most iconic wonders collapsed under the weight of the sea storms and heavy rain that battered southern Italy.
The 10 most nutritious legumes in the world
In today's debate on nutrition, sustainability and public health, legumes occupy a paradoxical position: they're hailed by food science, recommended by international guidelines and yet remain a peripheral part of Western countries' daily diet.