Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about sustainable engineering, curated daily by BrightWire.
A Cape Town innovation that transforms urine into fertilizer and reusable water just became one of four finalists for Africa's top engineering prize. The system already saves thousands of liters of drinking water at DHL Stadium.
A university leader in Ghana is calling on women engineers to step up as innovators and problem-solvers for their nation's biggest challenges. The message came during a powerful gathering focused on centering women in engineering careers.
A 35-person team in Ahmedabad is developing India's first electric-pump-fed rocket engine, aiming to make satellite launches faster and more affordable. While still in development, Omspace has already inspired over 55,000 students across India and the UAE through aerospace workshops.
A massive iron pillar in Delhi has stood in the open for nearly 1,600 years without rusting away, and scientists finally understand why. Ancient Indian metalworkers accidentally discovered a technique that modern engineers are still studying today.
Engineers at Arizona State University discovered that a simple algae coating on roads can reduce harmful asphalt emissions' health impact by 100 times. The solution grows in wastewater treatment plants, solving two environmental problems at once.
Scientists in Hong Kong just solved one of the world's biggest water treatment headaches with a breakthrough that cleans wastewater faster, cheaper, and cleaner than ever before. The innovation could help cities worldwide tackle rising water costs and climate pressures.
