Environment

Recycling plastic is no longer enough, we must gradually eliminate it to reduce pollution in the seas

A letter from a team of scientists draws worldwide attention to the problem of plastic pollution, recalling that the only solution available to us is its gradual elimination as recycling it no longer serves the point where we are at the moment. He […]

The giant snail that's driving the web crazy (VIDEO)

A giant snail, which looks like something out of a science fiction film. It is not fiction. The specimen you see above is a snail in flesh and blood, so to speak. It is a specimen of the Archachatina marginata species He […]

Light was at the Salone del Mobile 2010: Solatube and LumiSheet (Video-interview)

The planet is not saved by design alone. We would not like to be snobbish but at this Salone we have found a couple of solutions that are not design objects, but intelligent and ecological solutions for lighting. He […]

Ship of poisons: tensions and doubts grow

Fishing could be interrupted on the Calabrian coast. This is why the fishermen of Cetraro today protested by blocking the railway line between Paola and Capo Bonifati, in the province of Cosenza. He […]

Cold fusion: first 1 MW E-cat sold. Rossi is not afraid of competition

The E-Cat, according to Rossi, would have been sold in the Northeast of the United States. But only a lucky few will be able to see it He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat, […]

The 10 countries in the world where people live better and are worth moving to

If you are among the people who want to change cities, International Living's ranking of the ten countries in the world where you live best is to help you, for a variety of reasons. Let's see which ones. He […]

Because your Krill oil supplement is threatening the survival of penguins, whales and fish

Intensive fishing for krill, a tiny crustacean, is increasingly threatening the survival of penguins, whales and fish He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Intensive […]

United States: One million tons of plastic waste ends up in the wrong place

According to a new study, the United States ranks third among the countries most responsible for plastic pollution Over […]

Hydropanels that produce 10 liters of drinking water a day from the air

Obtaining drinking water from the air is possible and can be done using only the energy of the sun. How? Thanks to Source, a solar-powered device, similar to a panel, but capable of accumulating up to 10 liters of water per day from the air. We […]

Ecopunto: the waste barter shop also opens in Cinisi

Do you remember the initiative of the Ecopunto di Niscemi? It is an innovative shop to transform waste into a resource through barter in which citizens can have food goods in exchange for properly differentiated plastic, paper and aluminum. An […]

Insects are desperately sought to ward off ecological Armageddon

Three-quarters of flying insects in nature reserves across Germany have vanished in 27 years, with serious implications for all life on Earth. Here is the research. He is about to end up run over, […]

E-Cat, record results achieved in cold fusion: Rossi talks about "Cop 6"

In less than a week Andrea Rossi is expected to reveal new details on the E-Cat He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat. […]

Poecilia mexicana: homosexual fish to be more attractive to females

An unusual strategy for attracting females, homosexuality. The Poecilia mexicana, a freshwater tropical fish belonging to the family of the Poeciliidae, of the order Cyprinodontiformes, uses an infallible technique to conquer the specimens of […]

Atacama, the driest desert in the world has returned to bloom. It hadn't happened for 3 years

The Atacama Desert in Chile, considered the driest in the world, has returned to bloom. The last flowering dates back to 2017 He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him One […]

#Birdwatching from balconies and windows: the birds you might see (and how to identify them)

During the lockdown we can take advantage of the time to observe and report many species of birds from our balconies, terraces and gardens He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him During […]

Green Trasformer: DIY fuel from algae

It is certainly not the first time that the topic has been addressed and, indeed, it is now increasingly known how much algae can be a useful and powerful source of energy. From these vegetables, in fact, it is possible to obtain a lot and in […]

IKEA announces the elimination of plastic from its packaging

Swedish home furniture retailer IKEA pledged to eliminate the use of plastic from all of its consumer packaging solutions by 2028 He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Swedish […]

Another 31 species have become extinct. All freshwater dolphins are also at risk

31 new species are extinct and many more are at risk, including all freshwater dolphins. To say the new IUCN Red List The […]

2010, the year of biodiversity

The Year of Biodiversity will be presented in Berlin in a few days He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him 2010 […]

Fairy Stones: the extraordinary fairy stones of the Harricana River (PHOTO)

Fairy Stones, here are some stones that look truly magical. You may be thinking that someone has carved them specifically in this way, but in reality it is simply the work of Nature. Fairy […]

The hidden danger of "zombie" batteries: thrown in the garbage, they are causing numerous fires in landfills

Dead batteries hidden in garbage cans or old electrical items can lead to very dangerous fires Waste […]

Damage to the power line that feeds the Chernobyl nuclear power plant

The Russian army has again damaged the power line that supplies energy to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the city of Slavutych The […]

The tunnel of love born from the interaction of man and nature

A tunnel where nature and man-made infrastructures come together and collaborate to create a unique spectacle. Many call it "the Tunnel of Love" - Тоннель любви "in Russian - and it is located on the outskirts of a small town […]

Photovoltaics: colored solar panels are arriving from Canada

In fact, since last month, QSolar Limited - a manufacturer of solar panels based in Calgary, Alberta (Canada) - has put on sale two lines of colored modules, the Kristal and the Kristal Rainbow. From now on it will therefore be possible to see […]

Salento olive trees killed by Xylella and transformed into "elephants" by a weed that has englobed them

After dying from Xylella some olive trees in Salve were covered with a weed that turned them into elephants He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him They […]

Sun free: MIT's sunless photovoltaics

Photovoltaic without sun. You will say a beautiful and good oxymoron. Not according to the latest innovation from the fervent MIT laboratories which, after having recently developed the paper solar cells, the artificial solar leaf to heat the […]

55% deduction for energy redevelopment: this is what has changed since March 2010

The Minsterial Decree n. 12 of January 02, 2010 which will come into force starting from March 35, 26. The Decree involves some changes which must necessarily take into account those who plan to carry out energy requalification work on their buildings […]

Solarwindow: photovoltaic panels in "spray packaging" on the window panes

I sell desires and hopes in spray packaging, sang Renato Zero a few years ago. But what if instead of desires, photovoltaic panels were sold in spray packaging? Utopia? Not really, if Solarwindows TM, an experimental technology developed by New […]

Beehive PV: the honeycomb photovoltaic panel integrated into the windows

Solar energy is certainly not the most used in the world, but it is certainly the one that has conquered the largest number of people, both in the large metropolises of Western countries and in remote villages of continental Africa. However, current […]

Nanotechnology: the molecular electric motor from one nanometer is coming

The new molecular electric motor is born in Massachusetts. 60 times smaller than a hair, it will be useful for medical equipment He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Of […]

The sad ending of the beached Sperm Whales: they will be buried in two quarries

The story of the nine sperm whales that last Thursday beached on the Apulian coasts, in the province of Foggia, exactly on Capojale beach, ended sadly. Two days after the death of the last two cetaceans, which took place on Sunday, in addition […]

Revolutionary result: researchers unravel the mysteries of the long-theorized fifth force of nature

A research team led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unraveled the mysteries of the fifth force of nature He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

The study that reveals the mystery of how the first animals on Earth appeared

How were the very first living beings born? The study in Nature that reveals the "mystery" He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Frozen Lake Michigan, it's a sight! The evocative images from Chicago

Many have compared it to a scene from The Day After Tomorrow movie. Lake Michigan, hit by a wave of arctic frost, is one of the most photographed places in the world right now He is about to end up […]

E-Cat: Rossi will also produce in Europe

Rossi announces that the E-Cat will also be produced in Europe He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat, […]

Goodbye plastic: beer packaging is edible and feeds fish and turtles (VIDEO)

Plastic is poisoning our seas and putting the lives of turtles and other marine animals at serious risk. Among the objects that end up in the water are the beer holders, those packaging designed to collect cans together. A small brewery, however, […]

Bee die-off: in Europe bees poisoned by 57 different pesticides

European bees are in danger from pesticides. European bees are constantly poisoned by at least 57 types of different pesticides, according to new scientific research published in the journal Chromatography A. He […]

Bladeless wind energy 60% more powerful thanks to vibrations: the revolutionary invention of a Spanish start-up

Not only through blades: wind energy can also be obtained from the vibrations induced by the wind. And with power that can exceed that of conventional technology by 60%. Vortex Tacoma, the innovative turbine patented by the Spanish start-up Vortex […]

Portable photovoltaic: solar energy in a trolley

Can solar power be portable? When we think of panels, the first thing that comes to mind is a large fixed surface, installed on a roof or in a garden. But what if solar panels became portable? The advantages would be innumerable. And that's what […]

Decima Malafede Nature Reserve: 21 hectares of forest and its animals at risk of cutting

The Decima - Malafede regional nature reserve is considered one of the largest lowland forests in the Mediterranean basin, yet as many as 21 hectares of mixed forest could be cut He is about to end […]

Youth 4 climate: the 4 challenges that 400 young people from all over the world will face at COP26

The conference that involves 400 young people called to make concrete proposals to save the planet from the climate crisis kicks off tomorrow The […]

A new species of peacock spider with colors reminiscent of Nemo has been discovered

New species of dancing peacock spider discovered in Australia. It's called Nemo, after Disney's little clownfish He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him New […]

Towards an extension of the tax deductions of 55% for energy saving?

Stefano Saglia, for a long time the only referent of the Government in the field of industrial development and energy, had already mentioned it, releasing some declarations hinted that, perhaps, there would be an opening for the extension of the […]

Smog suffocates Beijing and paralyzes the airport

Smog covered Beijing. Air traffic went haywire yesterday morning. 80 delayed flights and 43 canceled flights due to poor visibility He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It's […]

The new super-enzyme eats plastic bottles 6 times faster

A real mix of two enzymes - called PETase and MHETase - produced by a type of bacterium that feeds on plastic bottles. Not […]

Fifth energy account: the GSE meter goes down. Another three months of incentives?

Fifth energy account. After the continuous increases of the counter that records the incentives for the photovoltaic, the figure reported by the GSE website has undergone a slight decrease. No tampering, no errors. The indicative annual cost of […]

From MIT here's how to get fresh water from the fog

Even from nothing you can get water. Or rather from what is there but you can hardly see it. Mist is the last source of blue gold provided by Earth. And the idea of using it to bring drinking water where it is lacking is from a group of […]

Sahara Solar Breeder Project: solar energy from the desert to save the planet

What perhaps will be considered the most daring and ambitious solar energy project ever: the Sahara Solar Breeder Project was born from a collaboration between Japanese and Algerian researchers. A project that will have the ultimate goal of meeting […]

Wind power: turbines do not cause damage to health

Wind turbines would not be held responsible for any damage or risk to our health. This is what emerges from the results of a study sponsored in Massachusetts by the State Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health. […]

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is different from the Chernobyl one and we shouldn't fear the worst

While a truce is being announced to open humanitarian corridors, what is worrying in these hours is the advance towards a second nuclear power plant after the one in Zaporizhzhia. But what risks are there with an attack on a Ukrainian nuclear […]

Monsanto's roundup soon off the shelves in Europe?

EU countries have opposed the proposed limited extension for the use of glyphosate and are threatening the withdrawal from stores of Monsanto's Roundup and other herbicides if a final decision is not reached by the end of the month. He […]

In the UK, fresh water could run out in as little as 25 years

Britain could face a severe water crisis by 2050 due to population growth, water waste and climate change. The alarm is raised by the Environment Agency, which invites virtuous behavior to avoid the worst. He […]

Biogas: energy from waste in the Cannicci landfill

On Saturday morning, at the Cannicci landfill, a biogas capture plant capable of producing electricity using the waste present in the same landfill, located in the Municipality of Civitella Paganico, in the Province of Grosseto, was inaugurated. He […]

Rhacophorus helenae: a new species of flying frog in Vietnam

It was named Rhacophorus helenae, in honor of the mother of the biologist who discovered it, Jodi Rowley of the Australian Museum in Sydney. It is the new species of flying tree frog found in Vietnam, 10 cm long, bright green with a white abdomen […]

Solar panels on the roads, the new frontier for fueling the energy transition in Europe

The Rolling Solar project integrates solar cell materials into pavements and street furniture He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him 1 […]

Roundup Monsanto and cancer: the two brave farmers who took the multinational to court

The Roundup officially ends up in the dock: two American citizens have sued Monsanto, claiming that they fell ill with cancer precisely because of the controversial herbicide. Furthermore, according to the complaints, the US agrochemical multinational […]

Dear bills, when the protected market proves to be a boomerang

In the first quarter we had crazy increases on gas and electricity bills and, at the same time, the various operators began to raise prices and offers. But are we sure we really understand everything? He […]

Photobioenergy: the new generation of solar energy

Green as eco friendly. Green as "green", as eco-sustainability. And, when the project developed by the United States Department of Energy and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will have reached a degree of evolution such as to make commercial […]

“Immediately declare a state of global climate emergency”, the petition launched by young activists from all over the world

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Plants are intelligent and understand when they take a risk

Plants are beautiful, because they fill our cities and gardens with color and life, and also useful, as they give us fruit and oxygen. In fact, however, we tend to consider them as passive elements of the landscape: on the other hand, they do […]

Discovery of mummified leaf that can reveal the future of the Earth and climate change

What will happen to the Earth in the future due to climate change? The discovery of a leaf provided important information What […]

Because your refrigerator temperature is probably set incorrectly

As temperatures rise, typical of the summer months, it is necessary to adjust the temperature of the refrigerator to store food He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him As […]

New species of "nocturnal" mammal may have been discovered thanks to the "decibels" of the calls

Three new species of nocturnal mammals from the mountain forests of Taita, Kenya, have been described for the first time. Active […]

Foliage: the solar-powered air conditioner that also purifies the air

Warm goodbye, thanks to the new leaf-shaped solar air conditioner that also purifies the air He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Hot […]

MacaKit: the crowdfunding kit to save butterflies and biodiversity

In Europe, butterflies are in danger. Their habitats are disappearing. In particular, meadow butterflies are found almost only on road edges, in rocky places, in nature reserves in swamps and along railway branches. Now comes MacaKit, a crowdfunding […]

Solar Suitcase: a solar case to save the lives of newborns in developing countries

Solar Suitcase. A solar energy kit packaged in a suitcase can save the lives of dozens of babies in areas of the world where hospitals do not have access to electricity. In Asia, Africa and in economically poorer countries, hundreds of births […]

Indian railways go green and replace plastic cups with traditional clay kulhad

In India on trains and in stations, tea will be served in traditional terracotta cups, the kulhad, no longer in plastic ones He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him They […]

Waste, today extraordinary Cdm. Clashes between demonstrators and police continue in Terzigno

Whoever believes that another landfill is needed gives the Camorra the win. This - in essence - the message launched by the mayor of Boscoreale, a municipality in the Neapolitan area, in commenting on the difficult situation of Terzigno, the Campania […]

The plastic pandemic: how COVID19 destroyed the dream of recycling and plastic-free

Coronavirus has destroyed the dream of recycling. A new report shows that the pandemic has sparked a rush for plastic Reduce […]

Pablo Escobar's hippos are the first animals to be declared "legal persons" in the United States

This is the first time an animal has been recognized as "legal personnel" in a US court. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Pablo […]

Thermal insulation: what advantages it offers and how to get it

Thermal insulation and insulation are essential to enjoy adequate living comfort during the coldest periods of the year He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Thermal […]

Microplastics, it is alarm! All the fish of Lake Lugano are full of them

Unfortunately, microplastics are found numerous in the waters of seas, rivers and lakes all over the world. New laboratory analyzes have highlighted the presence of these substances in the fish of Lake Lugano also known as Ceresio. What is worrying […]

Fifth energy bill: the Government does not want to accept the changes of the Regions

According to some rumors, the Government may not make the changes requested by the Regions. Associations arise He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him fifth […]

Offshore wind: the largest park in the world inaugurated in Great Britain

The world's largest offshore wind farm opened yesterday off Foreness Point in Kent. Located on the east coast of Great Britain, the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm was built by the Swedish company Vattenfall, a leader in Europe in the energy development […]

Exposure to glyphosate increases cancer risk by up to 41%, the study found

A new study confirms the increased danger for those exposed to glyphosate of contracting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), a cancer that affects the lymphatic system. He is about to end up run over, his […]

Vacuum Cleaner: Energy labels are officially misleading and should be removed from shops and sites

The European Court has ruled that the energy label of vacuum cleaners is to be considered misleading and discriminatory towards certain classes of devices and effectively cancels the regulation on the certification of devices. He […]

Energy waste: from Japan the micro-chip that prevents energy waste in Stand-by mode

From Japan, a new microchip that reduces consumption related to the indicator lights of our standby devices to zero He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Waste […]

The Madonie like Holland: the flowering of Sicilian red tulips enchants again this year

Also this year in Blufi, on the Madonie, the "miracle" of the spontaneous flowering of thousands of red tulips was repeated. To protect them from the uncivilized, the Facebook group "Tulipiamoli - Let's protect tulips" was also created. In […]

Acqua Sant'Anna: fine for advertising the BioBottle

Fine for the eco-bottle of Sant'Anna water: on the label of the "Bio Bottle" there were environmental values higher than the real ones. The advertising of Sant'Anna water, which in recent years has promoted the eco-friendly bottle, is yet […]

THC in hemp products: EU sets new maximum limits

The European Commission, urged by EIHA, exceeds the obsolete 2015 recommendation that defined the maximum limits for the presence of THC in hemp-based food products He is about to end up run over, […]

Photovoltaic: here are the transparent cells that can also be applied to cars and smartphones

Producing clean energy through glass and windows. Transparent photovoltaics is nothing new, but a new study by scientists at Michigan State University has shown that a particular type of photovoltaic cells could meet almost half of the US electricity […]

Scientists show that fish have self-awareness (and can recognize themselves in the mirror)

As a new study shows, some fish also have the ability to "recognize themselves in the mirror" He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

The invisible photovoltaic tile that brings clean energy (also) to historic centers (VIDEO)

Bringing solar energy everywhere, even in buildings in historic centers, without changing the visual impact of the roofs. From now on it will be possible because the production of a special invisible photovoltaic tile has begun. He […]

New river dolphin species discovered in the Amazon

New river dolphin species discovered in Brazil. It is the first time this has happened since the end of the First World War. It is called Araguaian Boto or Boto-do-Araguaia and they gave it the name of the watercourse in which it was found, the […]

Oceans: it is an alarm of extinction for the animal species that inhabit them

The report that takes the pulse of oceans around the world was released yesterday. And the news is not good at all. There is a risk of extinction of the life forms that inhabit our seas He is about […]

Solar Schools: in the USA, photovoltaics arrive in schools thanks to crowdfunding

Fundraising to solarize the roofs of American schools has started on Indiegogo. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Rainwater harvesting: the 6 best innovations

In addition to a more responsible use, an excellent way to save water is to collect and use rainwater. Its collection takes place through a collection system consisting of a filtering tank or a percolation chamber, built specifically for this […]

Pakistan is hiring unemployed to plant 10 billion trees

In fact, Pakistan is hiring thousands unemployed due to the coronavirus for an ambitious reforestation project He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Starting […]

Too much CO2 in the air doesn't make trees grow faster

Do trees grow slower when there is too much CO2 in the air? For a long time, experts believed that having more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increased tree growth. He is about to end up run over, […]

Because you should never throw used oil down the sink or toilet

Used oil must never be thrown down the sink or toilet because it is highly polluting: it must be disposed of in landfills He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

“Sheep's head”, the curious fish with incredibly human-like teeth

He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Nature […]

Feathered dinosaur discovered in China

Researchers from the Beijing Academy of Sciences are the architects of a discovery relating to the prehistoric world. In fact, a new dinosaur specimen closely related to the Tirannosaurus rex has been identified. It is the Yutyrannus huali, a […]

Wonders from the depths: the submerged Grand Canyon explored for the first time (PHOTO & VIDEO)

The submerged Grand Canyon was first explored. The feat was accomplished off the coast of Australia by an international team that includes Ismar-Cnr. Researchers mapped 4.000 square kilometers in detail, finding lone coral walls and living reefs […]

The Nasa filter bottle that makes any liquid drinkable

Turn Cola Cola into water: it is the super filter developed by the Swiss company Oko in collaboration with NASA, which had originally developed the device to make sure that the water was really fresh and clean He […]

Fifth energy account: here is which buildings will have priority in the ranking

For the formation of the rankings of the registers, the systems on buildings of minimum energy class D and in replacement of asbestos roofing will have priority He is about to end up run over, his […]

Goodwill: the smart bins for the collection of used clothes that facilitate charity

Collecting clothes that are no longer used to give them to those who really need them is of fundamental importance. The alternative for old clothes is the landfill. Only a part of the fabrics is actually recovered, when it does not become part […]

Those 10km eddies in the Mediterranean Sea

Thanks to the Nemo experiment, INFN experts discovered the existence of huge underwater vortices in the depths of the Mediterranean He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Mediterranean. […]

A unique research has shown that mushrooms communicate with each other using up to 50 "words"

Andrew Adamatzky, professor at the University of Bristol (UK), found that mushrooms also "talk", using electrical impulses often grouped into trains that form real "fungal phrases" Mushrooms […]

What would happen if we turned the Sahara desert into a huge solar park?

What would happen if we turned the Sahara desert into a giant solar park? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him What […]

Shared land for young people who want to dedicate themselves to sustainable agriculture

Are you looking for land to cultivate? There are more and more young people, farmers and aspiring farmers, who would like to have land available to start a new business and to carry out projects related to environmental sustainability. He […]

Caffè Vergnano also launches compostable coffee capsules that are thrown into the wet

Coffee capsules, companies are striving for greater sustainability and more and more options are arriving in stores available to consumers who want to reduce non-recyclable waste in their daily life. He […]

Vitamin A Enriched Sweet Potato: The Solution to World Hunger?

Is the sweet potato the solution to world hunger? Each year, the World Food Prize Foundation honors experts who are committed to increasing the quantity, quality and availability of food around the world. He […]

Breaking every record of heat in history at the Arctic Circle: 38 degrees in Siberia

Record heat in Siberia: in the village of Verkhoiansk it reached 38 degrees centigrade, almost double the seasonal average. Record […]

Glyphosate: Europe allows individual states to ban! The petition

WeMove calls on Europe not to give in to pressure from Bayer-Monsanto and not to prevent the ban on glyphosate in Austria He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Last […]

Photovoltaic windows that change color to produce more clean energy

Windows that change color to produce more electricity. Transparent photovoltaics are now a reality but a new study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the US Department of Energy has devised a system to make "solar" […]

Biodiversity: organic increases it on average by 34%

Organic farms increase biodiversity on our planet by an average of 34% compared to conventional farms. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]

Transforming plastic waste into innovative and low-cost prostheses, the startup that gives hope to those who cannot afford them

The young industrial designers Fabian and Simon have founded a startup with a low environmental impact social impact to give hope to those who so far, for economic reasons, cannot afford a prosthesis. He […]

This innovative (and gigantic) wind generator is capable of producing renewable energy for 80 homes

Norwegian startup Wind Catching Systems has designed huge wind generators over 300m high and promises competitive prices He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him To […]

The best way to protect the planet is to save the indigenous people who defend their ancestral lands

Indigenous tribes have always preserved the Earth's biodiversity, but are increasingly at risk of extinction. To save the planet we must first of all protect them It […]

Koala at risk of extinction. More trees are needed

Koalas choose trees other than the ones they feed on in an effort to survive higher daytime temperatures and extreme events such as droughts and heat waves He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

These tiny and very ancient fossils have kept their nervous systems intact

According to archaeologists, these fossil insects, dating back more than 500 million years, have something in common with modern arachnids. According […]

Why do butterflies have colorful wings?

Why so much color on butterfly wings? The colors on the wings are used to communicate with their peers or to avoid predators thanks to camouflage. Colorations, for example, can also help males and females recognize each other. In fact, butterflies […]

Two-headed lizard: the fault of the Garigliano nuclear power plant?

A two-headed lizard. It was immortalized by the inhabitants of the small Caserta village of Tora and Piccilli, in the heart of the Roccamonfina Volcano Regional Park, as it crossed the main square. The discovery has aroused much concern and has […]

Trump: 'To have perfect hair in the shower you need more water'. Government ready to increase the pressure from the taps

In the shower, you need more water to have perfect hair, Trump explains and the government will increase the pressure from the taps in America He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Will Posidonia save the Mediterranean?

Cultivating Posidonia oceanica by exploiting its particular characteristics in stabilizing and consolidating the seabed to protect the coastal ecosystem of the Mediterranean. This is the ambitious idea translated into the first artificial system […]

Super bloom, California's unique bloom trampled on by tourists

In California, the wonderful flowers of the famous "super bloom", the flowering that appears like a miracle after long periods of drought, spoiled by visitors. He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Grandmother artist who paints flowers on the walls of her village (PHOTO)

If there is creativity and desire to do, there is no age limit that holds: this is what the story of Anežka (Agnes) Kašpárková demonstrates, 87 years brought with grace and a deep passion for painting, which for years has pushed her to spend […]

Perfect GMO-Free Vegetables: Is Monsanto Changing Strategy?

Monsanto is preparing to present virtually perfect vegetables on the market, at least in the opinion of the US biotech multinational. These are not products containing GMOs, but vegetables modified according to already known techniques, starting […]

Too much human excrement on Everest: here is the device that promises to solve the problem

The highest stools in the world (or almost) are on Everest. It is not a joke, and not too hyperbole. On the famous peak of the Himalayas there is a real environmental nightmare, due to the uncontrolled accumulation of feces by climbers. But that […]

Electronic cigarettes: where to throw them to dispose of them correctly?

Electronic cigarettes, one of the possible help for those who want to quit smoking, a probable threat for the tobacco multinationals, but what do we really know about their disposal as waste? In fact, technological cigarettes represent, at the […]

WWF: anti-poaching drones arrive in Asia and Africa

WWF asks for help from technologies to safeguard endangered species. For this reason in Asia and Africa between the end of 2013 and the beginning of 2014 will be operational drones, eyes from the sky, unmanned aircraft that will scan the earth's […]

Vermont is the first state in the world to legally ban food waste (and target it to the needy)

Vermont has adopted a law banning the disposal of food in the trash to halve landfill waste Vermont […]

Photovoltaic windows that also act as thermal insulators and halve the costs for heating and electricity

Photovoltaics and thermal insulation together: a research group from South China University of Technology has created a prototype of solar windows capable of producing electricity and insulating the internal environment from the sun's rays, up […]

The original Christmas lights created in the Canaries using waste from the beaches

What we throw into the sea returns to land. And with what the sea currents had deposited on the beaches of the Canaries, the architect Fernando Menis created original Christmas lights He is about to […]

Wind energy: the 5 best alternatives to turbines in the wind power of the future

We all know what is the first image that our brain associates with the word "wind". But not everyone knows that that gigantic propeller placed on top of a gigantic pole, in addition to producing excellent renewable energy, also produces unpleasant […]

Goodbye foliage, the climate crisis is changing even the color of the autumn leaves on the trees

Climate change is lengthening the growing season of trees and altering the leaf coloring process in the fall He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Climate […]

Bayer and Basf defeated in court, maxi compensation is underway: historic ruling on Dicamba

Historic sentence in the usa. Bayer and Basf will have to compensate peach farmer because Dicamba would damage his crops He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Trouble […]

Yacouba Sawadogo, the African farmer who managed to revive the Burkina Faso desert

Experienced and patient farmer, Yacouba Sawadogom managed to stop the "desert" in his native country: Burkina Faso. Yacouba […]

April 27 is World Tapir Day, but there is nothing to celebrate

April 27 is World Tapir Day, but there is nothing to celebrate, because among all the species in the world that are at risk of extinction at the hands of man and climate change there is also the South American tapir. He […]

Akon, the singer who will bring clean energy to millions of people in Africa

Not just music. Akon, singer-songwriter and music producer of Senegalese origins, when not engaged as a musician fights on the front of respect for the environment and renewable energy to improve the quality of life of African populations. He […]

Deforestation: Is the solution really paying people not to cut trees?

Reduce deforestation by rewarding those who do not cut down trees. A new study from Northwestern University suggests it could be a solution to revolutionizing global strategy. Reduce […]

Endangered corpse flower blooms in Warsaw, hundreds queue up to see it

Hundreds of people, if not thousands, lined up late into the night between Sunday and Monday morning to be able to walk past the corpse flower and take a picture. Hundreds […]

Rome drought, extension to Acea: until 1 September it will still be able to dry up Lake Bracciano

Acea is under investigation for culpable environmental disaster but will be able to perpetuate the alleged crime. The Lazio Region, in fact, on the evening of July 28, the day that was to mark the stop to withdrawals from Lake Bracciano, announced […]

A bird that remained frozen for 46 years was found in Siberia: it is the ancestor of the lark

46000 years and not feeling them thanks to the Siberian ice: the ancestor of the lark has been found in north-eastern Siberia He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him 46000 […]

Climate change is killing baby penguins

Being a baby penguin in the era of uncontrolled emissions and global warming isn't easy at all. To survive, the chicks must escape not only the jaws of predators or other rival specimens, but also climate change, which is killing the chicks of […]

E-Shower: the anti-waste shower that recycles water and allows it to be reused (VIDEO)

With a 10-minute shower we can use up to 200 liters of water. Water is a precious resource that we should learn not to waste. Now comes a new shower that allows you to purify it and reuse it. He is […]

Vandana Shiva: poisons in agriculture lead to the extinction of bees and humanity

Vandana Shiva, Indian activist and environmentalist, talks to us about the importance of bees, on the occasion of the world day dedicated to them He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him "The […]

Nemo in danger: the orange clownfish at risk of extinction

Nemo is in danger. The orange clownfish, which became popular thanks to the Pixar animated film, is becoming increasingly rare in nature, so much so that its species is about to become extinct. This is what is claimed by a group of researchers […]

Roundup Monsanto: 5 more reasons to ban glyphosate

Roundup under indictment. The effects of Monsanto's Roundup herbicide, a glyphosate-based product, were recently the subject of a study by a group of Danish scientists, who investigated the effects on enzyme activities and gastrointestinal health […]

The Sahara desert turns into a green expanse every 20 years. The discovery of MIT

The Sahara changes from a desert to a green expanse every 20 years. I study. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him From […]

Donate 400 hectares of land to Chile to create 5 protected parks

It is the largest donation ever made by a private individual, over 400 thousand hectares where 5 protected natural parks will be born It […]

Three million bees died from the pesticide used against the Zika virus

Growing concern over the spread of the Zika virus in the United States is leading to extreme prevention measures that are sadly harming bees. In areas where mosquitoes are widespread, South Carolina authorities are using massive doses of insecticides […]

Producing drinking water from the air thanks to solar energy, the Genny device wins CES 2020

Genny, the innovative device capable of producing water from the air, was named product of the year for energy efficiency at CES in Las Vegas The […]

Refuse in exchange for fresh food, the initiative of a Brazilian country for poor people

Residents of Santo André, a Brazilian municipality in the state of São Paulo, can exchange recyclable waste for fresh fruit and vegetables. Residents […]

Dishwasher: how to choose it and how to use it in a more ecological way

Dishwasher: how to choose it and how to use it in a more ecological way. You have often wondered whether using the dishwasher is more or less ecological than washing dishes by hand. the water and energy savings that your dishwasher can guarantee […]

Photovoltaics: the biological solar panel from California

In California, as we know, the sun is a philosophy of life, as well as a source of wealth and well-being. It may be for this reason that the latest innovation in the field of renewable energy comes from there. To develop it is BioSolar Inc., a […]

Frost flowers: the vaporous ice that seems carved by goblins (PHOTO)

It is as beautiful as it is rare. One of the strangest and most unusual formations of frost that can be found in the world are certainly the vaporous "frost flowers", also called "frost feathers", "castles of frost" or "crystallofolia", which […]

Cold Fusion: The E-cat will initially only be for companies

Last test on 28 October, then the curtain will fall on the E-Cat which, according to Andrea Rossi, will be available at least for the moment only for business customers, not for homes He is about to […]

Let's save the Ginkgo biloba of Rome strangled by a grate

For almost two years, a Ginkgo biloba has been strangled to death by a grate in via Laurentina in Rome and despite the appeals and reports, the situation has been static for some time. The tree that stands in front of the underground car park […]

Luxembourg bans glyphosate. Will it be the first European country to really do this?

After the failed attempt by France and Austria, Luxembourg tries: the country wants to ban the use of glyphosate starting from 1 January 2021 He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

The deepest plastic bag in the world, found in the Mariana Trench

Plastic is now everywhere. Even in the most remote corners of the world, such as in the Mariana Trench, litter has been found. This was confirmed by the discovery of what has been renamed as the deepest plastic bag on Earth Plastic […]

Climate crisis, scientists alarm: it is record hot on both poles, in Antarctica 40 degrees above average

Surprising heat waves on both poles of the Earth are alarming scientists who warn: These "unprecedented" events could lead to a more rapid and sudden collapse of the climate He is about to end up run […]

9 meter whale beached in New York. We think of euthanasia

There would be nothing more for her to do. The fate of the huge 18-meter-long whale that ran aground on the beach in New York and was discovered yesterday morning by a passer-by seems hopeless. Despite the efforts of the authorities and the volunteers […]

Guerrilla Gardening: the man who transformed holes into mini-flower gardens

Can flowers grow from the asphalt? The answer, fortunately, is yes. The inhabitants of London will surely have noticed this, since, in March 2010, Steve Wheen began to give life along the streets of the metropolis to an original guerrilla gardening […]

Colored photovoltaic glass to produce electricity

It has been referred to by many as solar glass. It is the new material, which we had already talked about, on which Oxford Photovoltaics, a spin-off of the University of Oxford, is working, which has now obtained another two million pounds in […]

Losing Nemo, the clownfish fails to genetically adapt to environmental changes

Nemo, the clownfish is in danger of extinction: it is unable to genetically adapt to environmental changes, a study shows. Nemo, […]

Plastic waste may soon become fuel for hydrogen cars

Oil was and oil (or almost) is back: plastic can become fuel for cars. A research group from the University of Swansea (UK) has developed a technique to transform it into hydrogen, a potential fuel for cars Oil […]

Photovoltaics, thin solar cells are the future: the efficiency record in the laboratory has been achieved

Thin solar cells promise the breakthrough in photovoltaics: a study conducted by Amolf, Surrey University and Imperial College has shown that their efficiency can reach as much as 65%, compared to 25 today. And they would solve the problem of […]

How to cool your home in the summer without using the air conditioning

Although air conditioning is one of the most effective remedies for heat, it is certainly not the cheapest nor the most environmentally friendly. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Summer […]

In the US, you buy an electric (or hybrid) car and install solar panels on the roof for free

Lucky the Americans. Thanks to a new partnership between Honda and SolarCity, in the United States it will be possible to choose solar energy for your home at a reduced price, with a discount of 400 dollars and the elimination of the installation […]

Water bears, the only creatures capable of surviving (almost) any catastrophe

What living things could survive if the Sun collapsed or if extraordinary events such as a collision with an asteroid occurred? Apparently it is not the insects that survive, but the tardigrades, better known as "water bears", tiny beings able […]

The bamboo and sugar cane dishes, resistant and decomposing in just 60 days

A team of American researchers has created resistant and ecological tableware from bamboo and sugar cane He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

We need more protected areas, but we are about to reduce that of the Etna Park

The Etna Park Council wants to start a "re-measurement" project which, according to environmental associations, would reduce the protected areas He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Filter jugs: according to the Nas they are useless. And the Codacons announces a class action

The adventure of the filter jugs, already accused by Ettore Fortuna, president of Mineracqua, of not performing the promised functions on the purification of tap water seems to have come to an end. But if at the beginning the story could raise […]

Fifth Energy Account: Ferrante attacks Passera

The Senator of the Democratic Party Francesco Ferrante did not like the silence on the part of the institutions He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him fifth […]

Tax deductions: eco-bonuses and incentives for furniture extended for 2014

Eco-bonuses and tax deductions for renovations also in 2014. The new stability law approved by the Council of Ministers extended the personal income tax deductions expiring on 31 December 2013 by one year He […]

8-meter giant squid filmed in the Pacific

A giant squid was filmed live in the Pacific for the first time. 2013 starts well for natural history. This mass predator has always been shrouded in mystery, and any attempt to immortalize a live giant squid in its natural habitat so far has […]

The largest begonia in the world is found in Tibet and exceeds 3 meters in height

It is no coincidence that it is called Begonia gigantica, it is the largest specimen ever found before, but it risks extinction He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

O-Wind Turbine: the spherical wind that will revolutionize the self-production of energy

No more blade turbines? O-Wind Turbine promises to capture wind from all angles because it is spherical, revolutionizing wind power. Nicolas Orellana and Yaseen Noorani, students of Lancaster University (United Kingdom) have been awarded the prestigious […]

Bangladesh: Lightning kills 17 people during wedding celebrations

Lightning continues to kill in Bnagladesh: the last one hit wedding guests, causing 17 victims. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Seventeen […]

Stop fishing in the Adriatic Sea: no fresh fish until September 16

The stop to fishing activities in some areas of the Mediterranean arrives. A block that aggravates an already tragic situation for the sector He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him As […]

They clean the plastic from the backdrops and find a shirt autographed by Lucio Dalla: "dreams never end"

They clean the backdrops from the plastic, finding a shirt autographed by Lucio Dalla that carries a special message: dreams never end. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him While […]

Gardening birds: when the birds cultivate the garden for beauty

They cultivate plants and flowers for ornamentation, with the aim of conquering their females: not only men do it, but also other animal species. Research published in Current Biology, by researchers from the Universities of Exeter (UK), Postdam […]

Nuclear Fusion: 1,3 billion euros from Europe for ITER

The EU invests in nuclear fusion and unlocks 1,3 billion euros for the international project Iter, International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

The UK goes over 100 hours without using coal for the first time in a century

For the first time in 100 years, the UK has gone without coal for more than 100 hours. By breaking the previous record set on the Easter weekend of 2019, Britain has reached this significant milestone He […]

The wonderful dance of whales around a man captured by a drone (VIDEO)

It was an unexpected and probably unique opportunity. Jaimen Hudson was shooting a film off the coast of Esperance, Australia, and thus became the witness of a close encounter between whales and humans. He […]

Low Cost Photovoltaics: How to Reduce Solar Cell Costs with Advances in Science

Every hour, the Earth is invested with enough solar energy to meet the world's energy needs for a full year. This truth, which until recently no one knew, is today a certainty shared by most of the Western population. This is because progress […]

Like thousands of printer cartridges have been wandering the ocean for 7 years, ending up on the beaches of half of Europe

A ship container lost in the North Atlantic has turned into an army of cartridges floating from Florida to Norway A […]

Rio + 20: the 5 biggest disappointments of the Earth Summit

On the eve of the conclusion of the Rio Summit, here are the outstanding points He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

Turkey: gives GE Electric the world's first hybrid electric power plant

The first hybrid power plant that combines natural gas, sun and wind will be born in Turkey by 2015 He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Spectacular transparent creature found in New Zealand. It's a salpida (VIDEO)

A strange and extraordinary creature with a transparent body. An unusual finding was that of a New Zealand fisherman who spotted a being with a gelatinous body in the sea off the coast of the Karikari peninsula. It was a salpida He […]

Poaching and climate change: the only hope for rhinos is… to fly away

An upside down rhino in the air: not the image of a new film, but the only way for WWF to try to save this endangered species. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Poaching, […]

The prehistoric plant brought back to life after 30 thousand years

A plant dating back to the Pleistocene, about 30 thousand years ago, has been resurrected by a team of Russian researchers He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Resurrected […]

Dear bills: how much does your dryer consume? The tricks to save

A useful appliance, but also expensive from an energy point of view: here is how much it consumes and how we can use it more wisely He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him For […]

CasaClima Awards 2010: six gold cubes for energy efficiency

The KlimaHaus Awards 2010, an event that sees the delivery of the coveted Oscar for energy efficiency made in Bolzano for the most sustainable homes, this year reached four buildings built outside the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol. He […]

Drinking water from urine: from space to the universities of Morocco

Drinking water from urine. This is not science fiction but a project already active in space, which will now reach the universities of Morocco. It is about taking recycling to extremes to obtain pure water in the absence of other resources. The […]