Edible algae—coming to a rooftop near you?
On a hotel rooftop in Bangkok, dozens of barrels of green liquid bubble under the sun—the latest innovation in urban farming.
Biotechnology
Aug 27, 2013
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News tagged with rooftop
A patio space transformed: GSD students create a gathering spot that also cleans stormwater
Envisioning a green space as inviting and social as it would be operative and effective, students Ecaterina Dobrescu and Rebecca Bartlett of the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) set out last semester to transform a ...
Environment
Jul 25, 2013
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Lady bug, lady bug, eat up
(Phys.org) —Early morning raindrops, hanging on the leaves of Virginia Commonwealth University's Pollak Building's rooftop garden, acted as welcomed drinks of water for 1,500 lady bugs as they were introduced to their new ...
Ecology
May 27, 2013
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Israeli official says drones could replace planes
Israel's air force is on track to developing drones that within four to five decades would carry out nearly every battlefield operation executed today by piloted aircraft, a high-ranking Israeli officer told The Associated ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 21, 2013
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Residents near Chinese e-waste site face greater cancer risk
Residents living near an e-waste recycling site in China face elevated risks of lung cancer, according to a recent study co-authored by Oregon State University researchers.
Environment
Jan 23, 2013
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Professor discusses innovation for the environment
David Keith is Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. The award-winning scientist, who was named one of ...
Environment
Jan 3, 2013
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Asking the hard questions about climate change: Q&A with climate and geoengineering expert
David Keith is Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. The award-winning scientist, who was named one of ...
Environment
Dec 18, 2012
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Revolution in Mexico City, one lettuce at a time
A green revolution is sweeping across the car and concrete jungle of Mexico City, an infamously smoggy capital that was once dubbed "Makesicko City" by novelist Carlos Fuentes.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 15, 2012
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Traditional courtyards: An example of eco-efficiency for architects
Researchers from the University of Seville (Spain) have used mathematical tools to assess what has been known for centuries: the temperature inside the typical Mediterranean courtyard is cooler than that of the street. Though ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 15, 2012
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Resurfacing urban areas to offset 150 billion tons of carbon dioxide
Imagine a world where the rooftops and pavements of every urban area are resurfaced to increase the reflection of the Sun's light rays. Well, this is exactly what a group of Canadian researchers have done in an attempt to ...
Environment
Apr 12, 2012
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