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Ecological Innovations

Engineering a Cleaner Planet

Discover cutting-edge technologies, clean tech solutions, and pioneering approaches to environmental challenges. See how innovation and creativity are driving progress toward a healthier and more sustainable Earth.

Coastal Lagoons Are Turning into Salty Soup

University of Adelaide research shows climate change is turning coastal lagoons into salty dead zones—but timely freshwater interventions can reverse the damage.
Climate Change Mayumi Nakamura -

Reef Revival Begins with a Nano Boost

Conservation Mayumi Nakamura -
A nanoengineered gel mimicking coral reef chemistry boosts coral settlement 20-fold — opening new horizons for global reef restoration.

The Mushroom That Builds and Decomposes: A Living Material Revolution

Biotech & Bioengineering Ethan Carter -
Empa researchers have created a living, self-sustaining material from mushroom mycelium and its own extracellular molecules — offering a powerful new tool in sustainable packaging, food, and electronics.

The Ocean’s Own Detergent: How Bacteria Eat Oil Naturally

Conservation Mayumi Nakamura -
A marine microbe creates its own detergent to digest oil. Now scientists have decoded its molecular trick—and see big biotech potential ahead.

Could Termites Be the Secret to Rainforest Recovery?

Biodiversity Mayumi Nakamura -
A study in Australia’s Daintree Rainforest finds that termite activity remains low in replanted forests—prompting researchers to explore transplanting colonies as a way to accelerate forest recovery.

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