Energy
Heat from the centre of the earth
European cities are digging deep into the Earth’s core to tap into geothermal heat.
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Living seawalls make a splash
These 3D-printed panels mimic the natural world to breathe life into marine construction.
Business
Fatal attraction for microplastics
This magnetic powder promises a faster method for removing microscopic pieces of plastic.
Business
A window into the future
A new breed of glass panels use vacuum tech to cut the carbon footprint of buildings new and old.
Business
Hot Blocks pave way to clean power
Could these thermal blocks solve the puzzle of balancing the grid with sun and wind power?
Planet
Mini robots create a buzz
These microrobots are being built to enter hives, interact with bees and even dance for them.
Business
From food waste to soil saviour
Dehydration technology is turning discarded food and green waste into nutritious farm fertiliser.
Business
Searching for a better world
Tired of tech giants profiting from your online activity? These startups put your clicks to better use.
Business
Cargo ships are sprouting wings
A wing-based sail design that takes inspiration from an airliner is about to shake up shipping.
Planet
Tiny bubbles take on ocean plastic
A world-first pollution solution is bubbling away at the mouth of a European river.
Energy
Solar cars get ready to roll
Cars with built in solar panels powered by the sun’s rays may soon be zipping down the highway.
Business
Concrete carbon trapped for centuries
Concrete blocks that store carbon sucked from the atmosphere are being used in construction.