Terracotta ceramics have been part of human civilization for centuries; however, scientists have found a whole new purpose for the material. Marine scientists and architects have worked together on 3D-printed terracotta tiles to restore coral reefs. The project was undertaken by members of Swire Institute
Air pollution in Indian cities is no news. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nine of the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in India. While much study has been conducted on the effects of air pollution on humans, the aspect of the same
With the rapidly changing climatic patterns and global warming, glaciers are melting at a fast pace. A new study has revealed that the blanket of rock debris covering glaciers can offer more protection from climate change, literally slowing the glacier melts. This factor has been
The amount of microplastic pollution has increased across the world in the past few years, especially the oceans. The presence of microplastics around the oceanic waters is global. The Maldives, which is a global tourist destination known for its beautiful coastline, has registered maximum levels
Brazilian Amazon has faced severe forest fires in 2019, leading to a massive increase in carbon emissions. While it was believed that the catastrophe would have prompted major plantation drives and a sense of protectiveness toward forests, illegal deforestation has in turn increased in Brazil
The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is facing a grave environmental threat as a Japanese-owned ship, which had run aground in July, began to spill oil in open waters. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has declared a “state of environmental emergency” after satellite images revealed a
The amount of plastic waste keeps piling up every minute of the day. Many efforts have been made to rid the planet of the toxic effects of this non-biodegradable material. Sometime ago, floating boom devices were developed and operated by The Ocean Cleanup, to remove
Celebrating the beauty of the islands, while raising awareness on various environmental issues affecting the wildlife and communities living in wild ecosystems, the Galapagos Photography Competition 2020 brings gorgeous pictures of flora and fauna. The Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) organizes this annual photography competition. Winning
Earth has been a wintry land and a hotbed at different times in the past centuries. However, with time, such climatic patterns have begun to fluctuate more than often. The increasing carbon emissions from human activities, which are raising the global temperature since pre-industrial times,
Alike most of the automotive luxury brands out there, Bugatti has embraced green technology by reviving one of its classic models. To rejoice the brand’s 110th anniversary, Bugatti is relaunching its 89-year-old model electric vehicle ‘Baby’, which was originally built by the company’s founder, Ettore