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A Jharkhand company is converting steel plant and refinery emissions into premium supplements and skincare ingredients using microalgae that eat carbon dioxide. The technology could help polluting industries cut emissions while actually making money.
A PhD student in Western Australia has created buildings filled with living microalgae that naturally cool interiors, capture carbon, and produce oxygen. His designs could transform mining camps, bus stops, and urban spaces into sustainable, nature-connected environments.
A 17-year-old's experiment with microalgae has transformed stuffy classrooms and gyms into oxygen-rich spaces. His system cuts carbon dioxide and makes people sharper, less tired, and more energized.
A German startup has created the world's first animal-free pregnancy test using marine microalgae instead of antibodies from rabbits and mice. The EU-certified product joins other eco-innovations tackling waste and climate challenges across three continents.
Australian researchers have turned slimy green algae into a revolutionary cooling system that drops room temperatures by 3 degrees without air conditioning. The breakthrough could slash energy bills across hot climates while cleaning the air. #
A 14-year-old in Mumbai turned his classroom headaches into Aerovive, an algae-powered device that clears carbon dioxide from indoor air. His invention now helps students think clearer and feel less tired in crowded spaces.
Scientists have discovered that giant viruses in the Arctic and Antarctic act as invisible guardians, sustaining life in Earth's harshest environments. These microscopic engineers could help us understand how polar ecosystems might survive climate change.
Australian researchers are exploring gene editing to help kelp withstand warming oceans and climate change. The breakthrough could save underwater forests that support thousands of marine species along 8,000 kilometers of coastline.
From swallowable capsules that diagnose gut issues to artificial wombs for premature babies, these breakthrough medical technologies are making healthcare more accurate and accessible. Real innovations are solving real problems right now.
Scientists turned spinach into eye drops that let eyes harness sunlight like plants, healing chronic dry eye disease in mice. The breakthrough could help 1.5 billion people worldwide who suffer daily pain from the condition.
Researchers discovered microscopic roundworms thriving in the muddy depths of Utah's Great Salt Lake, revealing that one of North America's saltiest environments hosts more life than anyone realized. The tiny animals add an entirely new chapter to what scientists thought was a simple ecosystem.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who spent 18 days aboard the International Space Station last year, is now preparing to help India become only the fourth nation to independently send humans to space. The Gaganyaan mission, scheduled for mid-2027, aims to launch three astronauts to orbit and safely return them to Indian waters.
Louisiana State University students developed 3D-printed beads that dissolve naturally and grow okra plants, offering a solution to the 46 tons of plastic beads that clogged New Orleans storm drains. Three parade krewes are testing the PlantMe Beads this Carnival season.
Scientists using artificial intelligence discovered that floating algae blooms have expanded dramatically across the world's oceans over the past 20 years, marking a major shift in marine ecosystems. The findings could help protect coastal communities and marine life from harmful algae while supporting healthier fisheries.
Canadian fish farmers are using AI, genomics, and closed-loop systems to grow seafood sustainably while slashing water use by 90%. These innovations could help feed a growing planet without harming oceans.