Technology

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.

Solight Design founder Alice Chun got candid with Green Matters about inventing sustainable, collapsable solar lanterns and illuminating the world the clean way.

We've compiled a list of the best LED grow lights for pros with finicky Boston ferns and newbs with tiny succulents alike. Your leafy friends will thank you.

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.

Unaffiliated with Disney's 2005 hit game with hundreds of millions of players, 'New Club Penguin' is another in a long line of 'Club Penguin' recreations.

Touting nearly 100% accuracy, research into enhanced camera and software technology will allow users to see the world the way animals perceive it.

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.

Tesla is recalling over 54,000 of its Model X SUVs over faulty brake fluid. See if this Tesla recall or others apply to you and your vehicle.

Researchers are developing an eco-friendly glue inspired by a certain bivalve mollusk: the mussel. Details on the sticky soya oil-based innovation.

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.

Tesla vehicles can be charged from outlets you have in your home, but should you have a Tesla charger installed? How much does a Tesla charger installation cost?

The NASA streaming service is set to launch in 2023. Here's what we know about what will be offered on the NASA streaming platform.

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.

Is Elon Musk's suggestion to nuke Mars a feasible plan? Some scientists are skeptical, while others have their own ideas for terraforming Mars.

There's an inconvenient truth about electric cars. Despite all of their benefits, there are important flaws with EVs.

Electronic recycling is so important — luckily, there are plenty of options for giving your old technology new life.