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Water-powered gadgets may be on the horizon thanks to new evaporation-based energy device

Scientists created an “evapolectrics” generator that draws power directly from water evaporation, offering a sustainable, battery-free energy source from humidity.

Sustainable building material extracted from seawater

A sand-like material can be extracted from seawater by adding carbon dioxide, potentially making the building industry more sustainable.

Common bacteria could be used to produce biodegradable bioplastics

Engineered Escherichia coli bacteria could be used to make sustainable biobased plastics.

Microplastics could be hotspots for antimicrobial resistance

Microplastics facilitate a “super slime” that is resistant to antibiotics, sparking concern about antibiotic resistance in heavily polluted areas.

Molecules found in wood could make pesticides more efficient

Scientists in Finland have developed a method that can achieve a tenfold increase in pesticide retention on farmed crops.

The hidden cost of human disturbance on California’s sea otters

A comprehensive study by Sea Otter Savvy reveals the significant energy costs of human disturbance on sea otters, highlighting the need for better conservation practices to protect these vulnerable marine mammals.