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Bio-ID Lab designs DIY algae-infused tiles that can extract toxic dyes from water

Blending biology with design, BIO-ID Lab’s algae tiles offer a creative solution to water pollution. These handmade tiles use microalgae to absorb and neutralize harmful dyes—bringing sustainability into everyday materials.

Photographer Sebastião Salgado And His Wife Plant 2 Million Trees In 20 Years To Restore A Destroyed Forest And Even The Animals Have Returned

What began as a dream to restore nature became a reality. Sebastião Salgado and his wife transformed a deforested landscape into a lush rainforest—proving the incredible power of reforestation and human dedication.

Photos and scans reveal abandoned ruins of Casa Sperimentale

Casa Sperimentale, an experimental concrete treehouse by Giuseppe Perugini and Uga de Plaisant, stands abandoned near Rome. Detailed photos and scans reveal its unique design. 

California Passes First Law in the Country to Require Solar Panels on New Homes

In a historic move, California has passed a law requiring solar panels on most new homes. The mandate is a major step toward reducing the state’s carbon footprint and promoting long-term energy savings for homeowners.

“Boy Genius” Is Now a Young Man With a Plan to Remove All Plastic From Oceans by 2050

What began as a teenage idea has become a worldwide movement. Boyan Slat’s Ocean Cleanup project is scaling up with advanced tech and ambitious goals—to clean up plastic from oceans and rivers across the globe.

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