by Warp Institute | Jul 5, 2020 | Environment
A ship from the American Oceans Voyages Institute has picked up 103 tonnes of plastic debris and old Pacific fishing nets.This is more than twice as much plastic as the organization received during its last expedition and a new record for how much plastic a ship...
by Warp Institute | Jul 2, 2020 | Energy
Scotland is known for its windy and, some would argue, horrible weather. But thanks to the wind, the country can extract huge amounts of renewable energy through wind turbines. The country still does not use 100 percent renewable energy, but it is well on its way....
by Warp Institute | Jul 1, 2020 | Food, Innovation, Science
Could it be a competitor to palm oil?Chemistry researchers Magnus Westergren and Anders Lorén describe the process as an electrical photosynthesis. Patents have already been granted for the method.This cooking oil could be made locally, in conjunction with large...
by Warp Institute | Jul 1, 2020 | W.I.P.
This is a premium article, part of our content for WIP members. Open for everyone thanks to the WIP members generous contributions.In 1924, Russian chess grandmaster Alexander Alekhine visited New York City to play versus 26 of the best players from the area. Not one...
by Warp Institute | Jun 30, 2020 | Environment
Insects that pollinate plants have become fewer in many places in the world. The headlines on how bees are getting fewer and fewer, and the effect it has on plants’ ability to reproduce and by extension, our food production, have been many. There are several...
