Many clever scientists and researchers the world over are making incredible breakthroughs, which will inevitably enhance our quality of life, reduce the impact of human activity on the environment, and make things cheaper and more efficient. Here are four amazing breakthroughs that scientists have made recently:
1. Biodegradable packaging to double the shelf life of produce
Scientists at the University of Singapore are developing biodegradable packaging that’s made out of – wait for it – crustacean shells and grapefruit. As odd as this might seem, this breakthrough has fantastic potential. It can double the shelf life of produce, contains no toxic substances whatsoever (unlike plastic), and might just be the answer to solving the problem of millions of tons of plastic ending up in the ocean each year.
2. Israeli scientists discover how to extend the shelf life of bananas
Bananas are some of the world’s favorite fruits, however they do have a tendency to go bad pretty quickly after you buy them. Israeli scientists have found a way around this – they have discovered a way of “switching off” the gene that makes them decompose. The bananas displayed in the video are said to be one month old, yet they appear perfectly edible.
3. Nanowire-infused windows to render curtains obsolete
The scientists at Harvard University have found a way of inserting nanowires into glass. These nanowires react to a current that is passed through them at the flick of a switch. This reaction sees the glass darken as and when needed. This breakthrough means that light-adjustable glass is commercially viable for the very first time.
4. Ultrasonic-infused water to kill bacteria and decontaminate surfaces
British scientists have discovered the manipulation of hydrogen molecules, making them ripple with a very high intensity ultrasonic infusion. This particular device is fantastic for cleaning medical devices and/or other precision tools, because it allows the cleaner to get into all of their nooks and crannies on a microscopic level.
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These Are the Miracles That Happen in Our Bodies Every Day
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When Under a Microscope, Even Ordinary Things Seem Alien
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The Surprisingly Convoluted History of Traffic Lights
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How It's Made: Merino Wool
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The Science Behind Why Laughter is the Best Medicine
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25 Feats of Engineering that Leave Everyone Amazed
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Erecting a Behemoth: Installation of an Offshore Oilrig
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Incredible New Bionic Arm Fuses With Woman's Nerves
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Do You Know What Alzheimer's Really Is?
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This Mind-Blowing Talk Explores the Nature of Reality
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Why is Everyone Obsessed with This Weight-Loss Tool?
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20 Incredible Inventions That We Have Completely Lost
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Introducing the Astronauts That Were Just Launched Into Space
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How Do the Drugs We Take Affect Our Brain?
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Discover How Anesthesia Affects Your Body and Mind
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Check Out This Radio-Controlled Lego-Powered Submarine
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20 Useful Facts About the Science of Cooking
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These 20 Tech Inventions Will Define the Next Decade
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6 Fascinating Stories of Accidental Medical Discoveries
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This Map Shows Every Known Nuclear Explosion Since 1945
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The Psychology Behind Why Some People Are Habitually Late
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This Visual Shows the Science Behind the Shape of Rivers
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11 Technologies to Potentially Achieving Immortality
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