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The Frozen Zoo aiming to bring endangered species back from the brink
The San Diego Zoo began collecting skin samples from rare animals in 1972 in the hope they might be used to protect these endangered species in the future. A breakthrough in stem-cell technology means that day is getting closer.
Scientists Develop Urine-Powered Fuel Cell
Dr. Shanwen Tao of Heriot-Watt University and his research partner Dr. Rong Lan have been awarded over $200,000 in the form of an EPSRC grant to develop a prototype from their idea.
Could a superbee from Swindon save the world?
A honeybee bred in the town could kill the mite that has wiped out billions of bees around the world
Reverse ‘Tea Bag’ Cleans Polluted Drinking Water
Working in a way that’s exactly opposite to that of a normal tea bag, the nano filter created by scientists at Stellenbosch University, in Cape Town, South Africa is able to suck toxic contamination right out of the water.
Amazing Electric Van Runs On Sun and Wind! (Video)
An electric powered van that uses on-board wind and solar generation to charge it’s batteries.
Sewage Treatment Device Doubles As Electric Generator
Researchers at Oregon State University may have found a way to not only reduce the need for human sewage treatment plants, but also generate electricity for residents of developing countries.
The bike wheel that’s too clever for its own good
The Copenhagen wheel turns a normal bike into an electric cycle, but it also adds extra weight and screams out to be stolen
Smokin’ Sports Car Made From Hemp (Video)
Hemp can be used to make more environmentally-friendly versions of over 25,000 different products, including cars!
Soy-based Technology Could Drastically Reduce Infant Mortality Rates
The key to the product’s success is a renewable phase-change material (PCM) called PureTemp, a bio-based PCM derived entirely from soybeans and other plant cellulose sources.
Video Game Teaches Microbiology, Wows Hardcore Gamers
When scientists, middle-schoolers and software developers partnered with Wake Forest University to create an educational video game designed to teach cutting-edge cell science, they never expected to rocket to the top of the online video game industry charts.
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