‘Smart building skins’ change shape in the heat

See how smart skins for buildings that react to environmental cues like heat or light could make the structures far more energy efficient.

National Science Foundation • futurity
Jan. 17, 2020 ~1 min

2 ways to deal with invasive species without toxic stuff

New strategies for controlling invasive species, including quagga and zebra mussels, aren't toxic and take local ecosystems into consideration.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Dec. 31, 2019 ~9 min


‘Two-faced’ solar cells generate a lot more power

If solar panels could gather sunlight from two sides instead of one, they could generate up to 20% more power, a new formula shows.

Kayla Wiles-Purdue • futurity
Dec. 19, 2019 ~5 min

Band-Aid adhesive replacement won’t ruin the planet

A new kind of adhesive works just as well as plastic-based versions but degrades in less than a year instead of lasting forever.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Dec. 18, 2019 ~5 min

Rotating cattle and crops can be OK for food safety

Experiments suggest it's possible for farmers to rotate cattle and organic crops on the same land without compromising food safety.

Fred Love-Iowa State • futurity
Dec. 18, 2019 ~3 min

22 sustainable gifts for everyone on your list

Holiday gift-giving generates so much waste and pollution. Sustainability experts offer some greener, often less-tangible options for sustainable gifts.

Dulcy Isreal-NYU • futurity
Dec. 13, 2019 ~9 min

Frozen car batteries won’t blow up in transit

Flash freezing car batteries offers a way to transport them in a safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly way, researchers say.

Alice Scott-Warwick • futurity
Dec. 2, 2019 ~3 min

87% of Danes want to avoid meat-free meals

A food survey in Denmark shows resistance to meat-free meals. Is reducing meat across meals a better strategy than telling people to go vegetarian?

Nanna Birk-U. Copenhagen • futurity
Nov. 29, 2019 ~3 min


87% of Danes want to avoid meat-free meals

A food survey in Denmark shows resistance to meat-free meals. Is reducing meat across meals a better strategy than telling people to go vegetarian?

Nanna Birk-U. Copenhagen • futurity
Nov. 29, 2019 ~3 min

How Thanksgiving kickstarted the meat alternatives boom

Watch this video to find out how the meat alternatives craze got its start with Thanksgiving, and how much the technology is improving.

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Nov. 25, 2019 ~1 min

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