Cheaper method removes harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water

A new electrochemical approach can clean up pollution from "forever chemicals" found in clothing, food packaging, and more.

Luke Auburn-Rochester • futurity
March 6, 2024 ~5 min

Team turns electronic trash into gold

"The fact I love the most is that we're using a food industry byproduct to obtain gold from electronic waste."

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
March 1, 2024 ~5 min


Red meat cuts can benefit the climate and your lifespan

"...cobenefits for human and planetary health... can be achieved by making simple partial substitutions of red and processed meat..."

Keila DePape-McGill • futurity
Feb. 28, 2024 ~5 min

Algae could be key for better plant-based foods

Lots of plant-based foods have the flavor right but the texture wrong. New research finds that algae could help improve the "mouthfeel."

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
Feb. 27, 2024 ~7 min

Can grasslands and wetlands coexist with more agriculture?

A new study explores the direct and spillover effects of boosting agriculture production on nearby grasslands and wetlands and the functions those ecosystems provide.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
Feb. 7, 2024 ~7 min

System could make seawater drinkable

Researchers have unlocked an energy-efficient solution to the global water crisis. Their technique can turn seawater into drinking water.

Leah Schmerl-NYU • futurity
Jan. 24, 2024 ~6 min

Produce from urban farms has 6X larger carbon footprint

Fruits and veggies from urban farms and gardens have a carbon footprint that is, on average, six times greater than conventionally grown produce.

Jim Erickson-U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 22, 2024 ~9 min

Biochar gives soil a healthy boost

Biochar shows promise for future soil health enhancement and maintenance, according to a new study.

Adam Russell-TAMU • futurity
Dec. 26, 2023 ~8 min


Adaptive tile could cut heating and cooling bills

A proof-of-concept adaptive roof tile uses a wax motor, not electronics, to lower heating bills in winter and cooling bills in summer.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Dec. 18, 2023 ~5 min

Crab shell & seaweed combo could help replace plastic films

Materials derived from crustaceans and seaweed could be part of a next-generation answer to the challenge of replacing plastic films.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
Dec. 12, 2023 ~6 min

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