When science meets art: recycled metal and lab-grown gems
By Lara Brehmer LONDON (Reuters) - For some a natural diamond, created over billions of years, is the ultimate luxury, but an award-winning British designer sees greater worth in jewellery crafted using laboratory-grown gems and metal from recycled cans. Anabela Chan said
The Bit List: how to preserve our digital future?
In our modern age, we are curators of an ever-growing digital expanse, yet the fragility of this intangible heritage is starkly evident. The Bit List 2023, a clarion call for the preservation of our digital culture and history, mirrors the esteemed International Union
Can solar geoengineering stop global warming?
By David Stanway (Reuters) - As the world struggles to renounce its burning of fossil fuels, scientists are studying whether atmospheric geoengineering could help limit warming and avert climate catastrophe. One potential method, solar radiation management (SRM), seeks to reflect the sun's
Interview with Aniela Hoitink – CEO and Founder of Mycotex & Neffa
I had the pleasure of interviewing Aniela Hoitink, the CEO and Founder of Mycotex, to delve into the fascinating world of sustainable fashion and her groundbreaking innovation, Neffa. Aniela's journey is one that exemplifies the intersection of science, technology, and
Spain’s tourism: balancing Sustainability and Recovery
In the bustling streets of Barcelona, the echoes of vibrant conversations mix with the tantalizing aromas of paella wafting from nearby restaurants. The energy is palpable as tourists and locals embrace the Spanish way of life. Spain, often dubbed the
iPhone 15 Pro to Apple Watch Series 9, the latest from Apple
Titanium on the two top-rated iPhones, a camera like no other on the Pro Max, new colours for the iPhone 15 and a USB-C port on all of them. There is no apparent revolution, but many small innovations that, on
Start-ups, drone technology and sustainability at the 87th TIF Expo
The latest achievements in the field of drone technology, circular economy, sustainability, and the start-up ecosystem were presented this year at the 87th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). The significant technological and financial event kicked off in Thessaloniki, Greece, on September 9, featuring
In San Francisco Bay, ecologists work to protect sevengill sharks
By Nathan Frandino BERKELEY, California (Reuters) - Meghan Holst studies the broadnose sevengill shark, so she was naturally concerned when record-setting rain this year altered the shark's nursery grounds in San Francisco Bay. But the species appears to have withstood the challenge,
HexcelPack offers an eco-friendly alternative to plastic waste
HexcelPack develops eco-friendly, paper-based protective cushioning solutions to replace bubble wrap and other plastic or foam-based materials. It offers sustainable solutions made of PEFC paper that are suitable for nearly any packaging application where bubble wrap is commonly used. The company offers packaging