China’s latest offshore wind turbines are setting world records, with massive 25-megawatt machines planned for a new testing center in Fujian province, according to Interesting Engineering. These giants produce enough electricity to power thousands of homes while creating no pollution. The project marks a turning point in the global push for cleaner power sources. Offshore…
A new study from researchers in China found that air pollution increases dementia risk among cardiometabolic disease patients, but lifestyle changes can help. Cardiometabolic disease encompasses a wide range of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart disease and stroke along with metabolic disorders such as diabetes. The new research, summarized…
Scientists from 23 different organizations are taking on a threat to one of the world’s most vital crops, all with an assist from the Gates Foundation. The Wheat Disease Early Warning Advisory System (aka Wheat DEWAS) is designed to protect wheat against a long-time adversary — harvest-devastating rust. MIT Technology Review profiled Wheat DEWAS, which…
DataBeyond Technology recently opened what it says is the world’s first fully automated recycling facility in northern China. The Tianjin Baoyuan Materials Recovery Facility boasts the ability to sort specific brand bottles, high-quality clear bottles, blue and clear bottles, green bottles, meal trays, metals, glass, and miscellaneous plastics using a range of cameras and sensors….