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Environmental Engineering is the application of engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment for the protection of human health and at-risk ecosystems.

The Most Expensive Fruit In The World, And How It's Grown

The Most Expensive Fruit In The World, And How It’s Grown

By: Gregory Bosworth, Journalist
This fruit goes well into 5 figures in terms of price, find out how it's grown here. This special type of watermelon, as with many others on this list is only grown on the island of Hokkaido, Japan with the town of Toyoma as their epicenter.
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Predicting Underwater Landslides

Predicting Underwater Landslides

By: Joseph Park, Journalist
Researchers at Texas A&M are now able to accurately predict marine landslides using underwater site characterization data.
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Biomimetic Engineering: Nature-Inspired Robotics Revolutionizing The Future Of Technology

Biomimetic Engineering: Nature-Inspired Robotics Revolutionizing The Future Of Technology

By: Ghet Hmeda, Journalist
Have you ever seen a robot that moves like a cheetah or grabs things like an octopus? That’s biomimetic engineering
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Geothermal Energy Is Changing

Geothermal Energy Is Changing

By: Prajaal Basnet, Journalist
Cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing geothermal energy, turning it into a more scalable and globally viable source of clean power. If successful, this technology could tap into a virtually limitless and always-available energy source.
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Engineers Launch Groundbreaking Hydrogen System to Revolutionize Fuel and Cooling for Future Jets

Engineers Launch Groundbreaking Hydrogen System to Revolutionize Fuel and Cooling for Future Jets

By: Esah Sheikh, Journalist
In a remarkable breakthrough that could revolutionize the aviation industry, a team of U.S. engineers has unveiled the world’s first hydrogen system designed to simultaneously fuel and cool future jet aircraft. This innovative technology aims to contribute significantly to reducing carbon emissions and improving the efficiency of air travel.
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photography of sun glaring through the hole of finger

UK Experiment to Reflect the Sun

By: Sofie Schopfer, Journalist
An experiment in the UK involving geoengineering was recently approved and supported by the UK government. Geoengineering remains a highly controversial topic, but if all goes well in this experiment, we may have a new, successful prevention method for climate change.
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solar panel boards on brown ground

Why is Solar Energy Not Effective in Africa?

By: Kawa Gyatso, Journalist
In recent years, the adoption of solar energy systems has gained recognition as a promising solution to Africa’s energy challenges. However, the implementation of solar technology in the region encounters significant barriers stemming from various economic, infrastructural, socioeconomic, regulatory, environmental, and technical difficulties.
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Hydroponics May 12, 2025

Hydroponics May 12, 2025

What we did: Checked up on everything Mushrooms started growing (kind of)! Found out cause of algae growing, it's kind of just there (sunlight exposure maybe) What we need to do: Get...

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Hydroponics May 16, 2025

Hydroponics May 16, 2025

What we did today: Cleaned out the water Checked on plants and pods Put more pods in towers What we need to do: Find out why mushrooms aren't growing Plant more seeds and pods  

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Hydroponics May 6, 2025

Hydroponics May 6, 2025

What we did: We planted and rearranged towers Checked on the mushrooms ( they aren't growing) What we need to do: Get paper towels IMPORTANT: Please don't touch the cups with water that...

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Japan’s Solar-Powered Data Center Sets Sail

Japan’s Solar-Powered Data Center Sets Sail

By: Noor Ouertatni, Journlist
By leading in renewable tech, Japan is meeting the growing need for digital services while helping fight climate change. This shift to solar-powered data centers is a key move towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient digital future.
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Hydroponics May 2, 2025

Hydroponics May 2, 2025

What we did: Planted seeds in pods Cleaned the door and floor Watered the seeds in trough What needs to be done: Get paper towels Know why plants are dying IMPORTANT: Please don't...

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