Technology

EVPassport CEO Hooman Shahidi is a featured speaker at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit during UN General Assembly Week.

The search engine makes lofty promises about protecting its users privacy. However, some experts question the authenticity of these claims.

Parting Stone founder Justin Crowe exclusively told 'Green Matters' about the environmental impact of scattering human ash remains and how they offer solutions.

Raw earth construction is making a comeback in Europe, but the U.S. is falling behind. Rammed earth and adobe may be important for climate crisis-era construction.

Are vinyl records bad for the environment? Before you buy a pressing of that record you already own, know that the production of PVC comes with consequences.

Got vegan lactoferrin? In an exclusive interview with Green Matters, TurtleTree CEO and co-founder Fengru Lin discussed the company's certified vegan product, LF+.

You may not think anyone — scientist or layperson — has ever tasted this ingredient in the atomic bomb, but history shows there's more to the story.

Elon Musk's connection to Quantum AI stems from a series of fabricated videos that circulated social media, and were allegedly part of a scam.

Elon Musk's tech company Neuralink began human trials on Jan. 29, but after a Feb. 20 update, some scientists say the results aren't impressive.

ERS-2, a satellite, crashed through Earth's atmosphere on Feb. 21, 2024. The satellite was meant to monitor Earth but its mission ended in 2011.

Simulated and lab-grown diamonds have been touted as a better alternative to mined diamonds, but they also have negative environmental impacts.

A wide range of electric car commercials aired during the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorites.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made clear his intention to launch three spy satellites, as well as increase the country's military activity overall, in 2024.

At CES 2024, Green Matters presented our inaugural Greenlight Award to 12 brands, in honor of their impressive climate innovations.

After raising $135 million from investors for an artificial intelligence startup, Elon Musk is seeking $1 billion in capital. Here's what we know about buying stocks in the AI company.

Records show a 2021 incident at Elon Musk's Tesla factory left an engineer bloodied by a robot. Here's what to know about the situation.

LIFTiD presented its tDCS neurostimulation device on the reality show 'Shark Tank' seeking funding. Here's how the pitch went and if the tech works.

Whether you opt for a CVD or HPHT diamond, lab-grown diamonds are cheaper, more ethical, and eco-friendly. Plus, they have the same chemical makeup as mined diamonds!

Lab-created, imitation, and natural gems, oh my! We're breaking down natural opals and their lab-grown counterparts — which often possess an almost identical structure.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a marine-biodegradable, self-healing plastic material that might benefit the ocean, too.

A study revealed that metal space junk from inactive satellites, rockets, and other debris can be changing the Earth's atmosphere as it vaporizes upon reentry.

People normally can't see stars up close, but research tells us generally how stars would appear. Check out these awesome images of close-up stars.

Although Elon Musk has many controversial tech opinions, you may be surprised to learn that he is skeptical of artificial intelligence.

Billionaire Elon Musk owns several companies, but is Bugatti one of them? Rumors link Musk to the European supercar company.

What is green hydrogen? It may be a trendy new sustainable fuel, but how does it match up against blue hydrogen? Here's what to know.

In September 2023, scientists have successfully extracted RNA from a Tasmanian tiger, an extinct creature. What happens next?

Bone conduction headphones rest on cheekbones to bypass the eardrum. They can benefit certain users, but how safe are bone conduction headphones?

AI is rapidly advancing, and although this new technology can provide environmental benefits, it also has a large ecological footprint.

If your breathing changes when you're on a screen, it's called "screen apnea". Here are the dangers of the phenomenon and how to handle it.

How is plastic made? The process of creating the products might be more harmful than the products themselves.

A startup got the green light to test its flying car prototype — is Alef the future?

The first image of a black hole provides a unique perspective into the largely unknown universe. Take a look at the first official image of a black hole and see what scientists have discovered since.

AI in dentistry can have a number of applications, including in prevention and diagnosis of dental issues. Here's how dentistry is using AI to reach patients.

Did engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla really get communications from Mars or was the whole thing just a hoax?

The Canadian wildfires have increased the amount of particulate matter in the air, which can be harmful to your health. Should you get a particulate matter sensor?

Scientists have done a study that shows mussel poop may be effective in ridding the ocean of microplastic pollution.

A 1983 CIA study investigated how humans can transcend space and time with their minds using the Gateway Process. Here's more on the reports findings.

Deep well injection has been common practice for storing liquid wastes for decades, but there are concerns about serious environmental issues.