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100% hydrogen passenger trains are up and running in Germany
A regional train operator in Germany has become the first rail company to utilise 100% hydrogen fuel cells. Could Alstom quickly become trailblazers for a cleaner industry? While diesel locomotives continue to spew toxic nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, a regional train operator in Germany is releasing purely water vapour. That’s thanks to a new fleet of trains which run entirely on hydrogen. Situated between the lower Saxony towns of Cuxhaven...
Michigan researchers develop transparent solar powered windows
A team of researchers at Michigan State University have just developed the world’s first fully transparent solar window. Is this the beginning of a more self-sufficient future for modern cities? Imagine a future where the light shining in through our windows actively powers our bulbs when the sun goes down. That’s no longer an entirely unrealistic prospect. Now, we’re fully aware that windows have technically been integrated with solar technology before...
Experts believe sex for procreation could soon be obsolete
Despite the ethical concerns of many, reproductive options including designer babies and even ‘artificial wombs’ appear to be inevitable. Some experts even believe that sex for procreation may soon be obsolete. Imagine that. If this isn’t the weirdest thing you’ve read today, then I recommend deleting your browser history immediately. One could argue that with constant advancements in fertility drugs, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilisation, and increasingly barmy embryonic gene...
Thousands of fossil fuel projects are still protected by treaties
Over the past 50 years, countries have signed thousands of treaties worth billions that may scupper global efforts to phase out fossil fuels. These agreements allow investors to sue governments for compensation if projects are axed. Fully transitioning to a renewable world, unfortunately, may not be simple as merely cancelling all outstanding fossil fuel leases. That’s because the conglomerates that once stood to profit massively from these projects, will not just...
The 1977 climate memo that should’ve changed the world
‘If you could go back’ must be one of the most uttered phrases in human history. Decades before the term ‘climate crisis’ dominated tabloids and political discourse, here’s the vital 1977 memo that could have helped to prevent it all. // This article is entirely based on research conducted by The Guardian - Emma Pattee is the author of the original story. See for...
‘PowerWash Simulator’ players are aiding mental health research
PowerWash Simulator players can actively take part in a research project studying the link between gaming and mental health. All they need do, is download the Steam beta titled ‘Research Edition 2022.’ While some publishers are obsessed with pushing new technological boundaries within their games and chasing awards, others are more concerned with helping players relax and unwind for a few short hours. PowerWash Simulator definitely belongs to the latter bracket....
Retouched influencer photos may soon come with a warning
In the wake of Norway’s recent legal amendments, the UK is now weighing up whether or not to include transparency warnings on social media posts featuring digitally altered bodies. Despite a welcome emphasis on authentic platforms like BeReal, social media is still plagued with ultra-curated, digitally enhanced content. In other breaking news, water is still wet. Numerous studies have highlighted an undoubtable link between the aesthetic side of social...
Could GreenForges’ underground farms solve agriculture’s space issue?
Already taking up 11% of the Earth’s surface, the agriculture industry is running out of space to keep up with growing food demands. While most innovators are looking to fix the issue with vertical farming solutions, GreenForges is utilising the ground beneath our feet. When delving into growth projections for vertical farming, it turns out the sky actually does have its limits. The agriculture industry has constantly battled against a dwindling...
3D printers are being used to create living dirt structures
A team of designers in Jerusalem intends to swap emission heavy materials like concrete and reinforced steel for 3D printed living structures made entirely of natural resources. 3D printing has come a long way in the last 20 years and is slated to become $56bn market by 2027. In the last year alone, we’ve written about sustainably printed fashion, design homeware made from food waste, and even...
Future trains could utilise carbon capture on wheels
Trains of the future could scrub the air of carbon dioxide rather than pumping it out of their smokestacks. The new concept, outlined in science journal Joule, could reportedly capture emissions for less than $50 USD per ton. As it stands, the only thing we’re on track for is dangerous levels of climate warming. A recent consensus among environmental scientists, is that transitioning away from pollutant industry practices will not be...
