Sustainability

In the largest study of its kind, scientists have documented the seismic shift in animal size over the last 1,000 years, with domesticated species becoming larger as wildlife gets smaller. It underlines the impact of one species in particular – us.

A more sustainable electrolyte made from a class of molecules as strong as stable as the Kevlar that goes into bulletproof vests could soon make it easier than ever to recycle EV batteries – and a whole lot more eco-friendly too.

Once a harmless drifter in the Sargasso Sea, an algae known as sargassum is now flooding beaches, from Brazil to the Caribbean, with stinky piles. But some clever researchers have mixed it into concrete creating a new, ultra-light building material.

Why tear down an entire building, if only its flimsy interior components need to be replaced? That's the thinking behind a new Velcro-like fastening system which allows interior walls to simply be yanked out and swapped for new ones when necessary.

With a chemical formula nearly identical to fictional kryptonite, unique mineral jadarite has the potential to power a million electric vehicles each year. But it remains underground, beneath a Serbian valley, more than 20 years after it was found.

Hospital meals have long been the butt of jokes, but new research shows they might actually pose a health risk, with low-quality diets failing to meet basic nutrition standards in hospitals and nursing homes.

Researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the UK have developed a way to use powdered discarded glass in building blocks for construction, which could make this versatile material a lot more sustainable.

EV this and EV that… Suzuki might have just given us the most plausible alternative to electric motorcycles… 100% sustainable fuel. Team Suzuki CN Challenge is set to compete in the 46th Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race using 100% sustainable fuel.

85 Design has completed a unique slim dwelling that's part home, part office, and an entirely a new vision for sustainable living. The project rethinks how small buildings can meet today’s climate challenges.

Philips just launched a program to offer up 3D printing files so anyone can produce their own spare parts for its trimmers for free. More brands should follow suit to make their products last longer – and avoid being trashed way before they're due.

In the quiet Spanish countryside, a subtle architectural form is beginning to take shape. When completed, the Bodegas Dominio d’Echauz winery will serve as an archive, a laboratory, and a sanctuary dedicated to protecting endangered grapes.

New research has compared whether food waste is reduced more by consumers who are driven by sustainability or those driven by nutrition and health. The study highlights the need to reconsider our approach to addressing the issue of food waste.