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Researchers at the University of Berkeley have created plastics that degrade within weeks – all it takes is heat and water. The technology works by adding polymer-eating enzymes to the plastics, which then lump together and break down the plastics’ molecular chains. Mashable is your source for the latest in …

School districts in a number of states are reaping the benefits of switching to solar power – including saving millions in utilities, selling some of the energy back to the grid, and using the extra money in their budget to invest in better pay for teachers. Generation180, an NGO focused …

The GMC Hummer EV is an electric SUV set to sell for up to $110,595 and go into production in early 2023. The Hummer comes with a few new features, including its “CrabWalk” feature, where its rear wheels turn 10 degrees in either direction. In addition, the SUV can raise …

Primary rainforest destruction increased by 12 percent between 2019-2020, an acceleration that was unexpected during a year when most of the world was forced to slow down to a near halt. One of the most effective ways to combat deforestation and tree loss, it turns out, is surveillance – using …

Wind turbines power about 100 homes at the main U.S. research center in Antarctica, where temperatures average about -17°C. It’s proof that the incredibly resilient technology can be weatherized to operate reliably in extreme cold. Mashable is your source for the latest in tech, culture, and entertainment.   Subscribe to Mashable: https://bit.ly/2DR64oM …

This unique house, constructed entirely out of cork, shows the incredible potential of timber construction. The expanded cork blocks were made from waste or byproduct material from the cork and are entirely recyclable and reusable. Mashable and Arup are working together to showcase innovations from around the world that help …

Construction is a major cause of pollution, both in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and waste creation. Technology design group Mogu is working on a green alternative, partnering with nature to grow biodegradable interior design materials. Mogu collaborated with engineering company Arup to develop building materials, like acoustic panels and …

Italian design office CRA – Carlo Ratti Associati has developed an innovative juice bar that turns leftover orange peels into disposable bioplastic cups. The device, called “Feel the Peel,” is still a prototype but it will soon embark on a journey across Italy to spread the message of environmental circularity. …

Why use an expensive scaffolding when a drone could do the renovation job? This was the premise of MuDD Architects’ latest project in Brussels, Belgium, where they used their drone spraying technique to refurbish a building’s facade. ► Subscribe for more tech & culture videos: http://on.mash.to/subscribe ◄ MORE FROM MASHABLE …