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- Egyptian scientists turn dried shrimp shells into eco-friendly plastic Sat, 4 Mar 17, 2:37amPlastic is a plague on this planet, but it doesn't have to be. A group of Egyptian researchers is developing a kind of plastic won't languish in landfills for hundreds of years - made with dried shrimp shells. Just six months...
- Controversial hormone treatment for cows may reduce global warming Sat, 13 Jun 15, 12:00amDairy farming has a notoriously harsh impact on the environment; according the the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, around 270 million cows worldwide are producing milk for a growing world population that is subsisting on...
- Revolutionary Technology Allows Crops to Harvest Nitrogen From the Air Instead of Fertilizers Sat, 27 Jul 13, 2:00amPhoto via Shutterstock Have you ever thought of air as the ultimate crop fertilizer? We haven't either, but researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a technology—termed nitrogen fixation—that allows...
- Fractal Structures Could Yield Ultralight 3D-Printable Beams That Are 10,000 Times Stronger Than Steel Sat, 1 Dec 12, 7:30amIf you were to strip away the walls, floors, and insulation, you’d see that most buildings are constructed on a frame of beams. Most beams are made from steel, and while strong, they’re fairly one-size-fits-all....
- NOTT-202: UK Scientists Create Metal-Organic Framework That Absorbs CO2 Thu, 14 Jun 12, 6:40amIn a collaboration between the University of Nottingham and the University of Newcastle, the Diamond Light Source and STFC Daresbury Laboratory have seen the creation of a metallic porous material that is able to absorb...
- The Newly Completed Gateway Building Is the UK’s Largest Strawbale Building Thu, 10 Nov 11, 4:40amRead the rest of The Newly Completed Gateway Building Is the UK’s Largest Strawbale Building Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", BREEAM excellent, eco design, energy...
- University of Nottingham Unveils Sleek Solar-Powered H.O.U.S.E Tue, 15 Jun 10, 3:00pmThe University of Nottingham recently unveiled their H.O.U.S.E, a stunning sun-powered home that will be heating up the competition at the European Solar Decathlon, which kicks off this Friday in Madrid. The Brits are feverishly...
- Univerisity of Nottingham Unveils Sleek Solar-Powered H.O.U.S.E Tue, 15 Jun 10, 3:00pmThe University of Nottingham recently unveiled their H.O.U.S.E, a stunning sun-powered home that will be heating up the competition at the European Solar Decathlon, which kicks off this Friday in Madrid. The Brits are feverishly...
- Work Begins on the UK’s Largest Prefabricated Strawbale Building Tue, 8 Jun 10, 3:00pmExciting news! Construction began this month on what will be the UK’s largest straw bale building, which will utilize prefabricated construction and local straw from nearby farmland...