Garden Soil Powers Electronics: Bactery taps microbes for clean energy; aims at farm sensors and future homes

These tiny soil microbes could rescue crops from salty farmland

Researchers have discovered that beneficial soil bacteria give plants an unexpected survival advantage in salty soils. Instead of helping plants keep salt out, the microbes stimulate the production of lignin, a natural compound that strengthens roots and makes plants more resilient. Greenhouse and field tests showed healthier plants and higher yields in salty conditions. The findings could lead to bio-based treatments that help farmers grow crops on land once considered too salty for agriculture.

Cambridge scientists create a living bio-battery that generates electricity around the clock using algae and could replace millions of disposable batteries

Cambridge scientists create a living bio-battery that generates electricity around the clock using algae and could replace millions of disposable batteries

Zero cost, higher returns: Gujarat’s Dahod farmers find success with natural farming

Supported by the ATMA Project, farmers are using natural inputs such as Jeevamrut and Ghan Jeevamrut instead of chemical fertilisers

Bacteria could be the secret sauce to keeping your computers cool

A new study finds that bacteria can grow materials that cool electronics far better than current options, offering a sustainable fix for overheating devices.

Air Revolution: Meet India’s Mobile Liquid Tree That Filters Pollution While Charging Your Devices

India’s mobile Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT) cleans air using microalgae, filters pollution, releases oxygen, and charges devices, offering urban sustainability.