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Science
A self-healing plastic biodegrades in seawater
Researchers hope the new material could replace conventional plastics in a range of products
Computing & Tech
Digitising the sense of smell
Mapping scents opens the possibility of early disease detection and more
Agriculture & Energy
Market incentives for regenerative farming in Brazil
An Earthshot Prize finalist is helping small Brazilian farmers adopt regenerative farming practices
Sustainability
Turning thin air into a carbon goldmine
'Decentralised' DAC technology enables companies to capture their own CO2 from the air for commercial use
Agriculture & Energy
Easy-to-scale tech for recording fishing catches
The apps and platform provide fully traceable seafood for consumers and equitable market access for fishers
Sustainability
Microbes treat wastewater at scale
A circular water treatment system uses microbes to break down organic matter
Sustainability
Lasers create a database of the world’s forests
One company is using LiDAR to change how we map and interact with our forests
Fashion & Beauty
Pulling diamonds from the sky
A startup is using renewable energy to turn rainwater and captured carbon into diamonds
Property & Construction
Robots and AI speed up homebuilding
The AI-powered system is available on a service basis for projects of all sizes
Food & Drink
Is coffee waste a sustainable solution for wellness products?
Waste grounds are used to create vegan health and beauty ingredients
Property & Construction
Software to tackle the US housing crisis
A platform is helping developers pinpoint areas with the best opportunities to build infill housing developments
Agriculture & Energy
Volcanic batteries for industrial heat solutions
Batteries made from aluminium and volcanic rock can store solar energy as heat, reducing energy costs for manufacturers