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Could ocean geoengineering help to thwart climate change?
Marine scientists across the globe believe ocean geoengineering may offer the means to effectively thwart climate change. But could trapping gigatons of carbon underwater have unforeseen consequences? With Cop26 fast approaching in November, dozens of ocean geoengineering projects are currently being trialled to test the feasibility of trapping carbon emissions underwater. Though planting trees has proven an effective way of capturing existing emissions, a growing consensus among environmentalists is that it...
Report calls attention to Colombia cheating carbon credit system
In Colombia, the continued use of fossil fuels is regularly offset by emission reduction projects. Already shrouded in controversy, a report has now outed many of these schemes in having no tangible benefit for the climate. Colombia ranks among the nations most at risk of economic fallout, extreme weather events, and internal displacement triggered by climate change. Rife with illegal deforestation throughout its indigenous lands, water shortages in its elevated Andes,...
‘Cyber seeds’ may one day grow our vehicles and medical devices
A ‘cyber seed’ capable of growing manmade structures has been developed by researchers, though it will be some years before we’re using them. Want to hear the most farfetched, yet scientifically feasible story ever? Researchers have managed to create a ‘cyber seed’ composed of hundreds of pieces of digitally encoded information, which will algorithmically grow into any pre-set design. Granted, it sounds mental, but the science is solid. Mysteriously developed by...
Regulatory hurdles for flying taxis almost cleared
Talk of flying taxis called eVTOLs were all the rage in 2019. But, only now has the concept gathered enough investment and regulatory ticks to be considered a realistic prospect. This time, they really are close to take-off. While aviation endeavours to make biofuel a staple of the industry, can eVTOLs become a popular choice for eco-conscious flyers? Back in 2019, you may recall that big tech start-ups were racing...
Rocket mining robot built to collect water from the Moon’s crust
Aerospace manufacturer Masten Space Systems has built a roaming rover capable of mining water from the moon’s crust using rocket blasts. We’re reportedly closer to achieving one of NASA Artemis’ key goals - establishing a human presence on the Moon within the next three years. Case in point, with the staggering costs of shipping supplies from Earth, how will NASA create a water network on the lunar surface for drinking,...
UK refuses legal air pollution cut amid nation’s first associated death
The UK government has refused to commit to immediately lowering legal air pollution limits following the nation’s first recorded death due to toxic air – in 9-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah. Those still dubious as to the adverse health effects of air pollution surely won’t be by the end of this story. This week marks the first, and hopefully the last instance that air pollution is directly responsible for claiming a life in...
Fuel tankers and trucks transformed into intricate steel forest works
Conceptual artist Dan Rawlings takes once-pollutant vessels like trucks, vans, and planes and transforms them into hollow 3D sculptures with a message about the power of nature. Some conceptual artists are criticised for how little physical ‘work’ goes into their pieces. Dan Rawlings isn’t one of those types. Based in Gloucestershire, England, each of Rawlings’ installations is a labour of love. Renowned for his intricate carvings into scrap metal and recycled...
10,000 year-old ice preserved to show life before climate change
As part of an international project called Ice Memory, researchers have extracted and stored 10,000 year-old ice from the alps. Completely untouched by climate change, these samples are considered ancient natural artifacts. Apparently, it’s not just seeds being stashed away and preserved in one of a growing number of Arctic ‘Doomsday Vaults.’ This month, a team of researchers ventured to Alagna Velsesia in Vercelli and scaled Monte Rosa, the second largest...
Gen Z are learning the stock market game through social media
According to new data, 41% of all Gen Z investors educated themselves on the stock market and cryptocurrency through social media - predominantly TikTok and Instagram. It appears the meme-stock mania is no short lived thing, and Gen Z intend to mix it with Wall Street suits for the foreseeable future. In just the last six months we’ve witnessed (not for the first time) the immense market power Gen Z possesses. Our...
Wajve aims to become the one-stop financial app for Gen Z
Berlin-based start-up, Wajve, is striving to build a one-stop app for Gen Zers to manage their finances and learn the nuances of banking through guides and live advice. Modern day banking is undeniably all about convenience, certainly when talking to young people. Over the last decade, trips to physical banking branches have given way to companion apps and instant transactions. Similarly, keeping track of what we spend is split between...
