Tag: nature

  • USF and KAUST Chemists Develop Efficient Material for Carbon Capture

    Chemists at the University of South Florida and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have discovered a more efficient, less expensive and reusable material for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and separation. The breakthrough could have implications for a new generation of clean-air technologies and offers new tools for confronting the world’s challenges in controlling…

  • Roundhouse Garden Buildings Inspired by Yurts

    Rotunda Living, a small home builder based in the United Kingdom, has designed some small, contemporary round houses inspired by nature’s shapes and elements. They look like the perfect backyard getaway to use as a studio, guest bedroom, pool house, or meditative escape space. The design is similar to a yurt, but with solid walls.…

  • DIY Solar? For Cheap? MIT Says Yes, Yes

    Researchers say their breakthrough could lead to solar panels made from a plant material—a cheap, easy alternative to traditional solar cells.