Sand is a highly sought-after raw material and is used, among other things, for the production of glass and computer chips. However, by far the largest part is processed in construction. Because sand is absolutely necessary for the production of concrete. The global construction boom of recent years has helped annual sand consumption triple to … Read more
Even if the first electric cars were built in the 19th century, research is still in its infancy. Because the breakthrough of the combustion engine caused a long pause in the development of electric vehicles. So it is by no means certain that the solutions used today will also be used in the future. An … Read more
Otto Warburg was one of the most respected biochemists of his time, receiving the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1931, among others. He is also considered a role model and mentor to numerous later Nobel laureates. As part of his research work, Warburg made an exciting discovery about a hundred years ago: tumors have a … Read more
Moxi has been supporting nurses at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia, since February. It is a human-sized robot that transports medicines, materials, blood samples and personal items through the hospital corridors. Such concepts can provide relief in nursing, which was already extremely stressed before Covid 19 therapy. High pressure in healthcare Nursing has no … Read more
Elon Musk is known for his grand plans, and not only that: many of these plans work, while others get out of hand without a murmur. This always creates a media hype, for example when a cyber truck is announced in a big way, which is a long time coming. Now the entrepreneur again shows … Read more
When the sun shines intensely, often more electricity is generated than is needed in Germany. The larger power stations will then be taken off the grid. When the weather is good, wind turbines do the same. There is a lack of storage which saves the energy during times when the weather is not cooperating. But … Read more
Plants, especially trees, are an important factor in the CO2 cycle. Large forests act as CO2 sinks and play a role that should not be underestimated in the fight against climate change. A startup called “Living Carbon” now wants to modify trees so that they not only grow faster, but can also absorb more CO2. … Read more
Fossil fuels are a finite resource. Even the largest oil and gas fields will eventually be exhausted. Until now, the finance companies have just moved on and looked for new sources. However, the fight against climate change makes it necessary to look for new and sustainable energy sources. This is where the old oil wells … Read more
Water scarcity affects agriculture around the world. This is also the case in Europe. And especially in agriculture, a lot of water is used – and wasted. 70 percent of the fresh water available worldwide is used for agriculture, a lot of water is wasted. Geothermal data from the ISS should now help conserve water … Read more
The US Navy has been using 3D printers for years. These produce simple spare parts, for example on aircraft carriers, which would otherwise have to be purchased at great expense. The technology has now progressed so far that more and more private individuals can use it. Either with your own device at home or in … Read more