Tiny robots clear microplastics from soil and water. Czech... scientists have developed magnetically driven microrobots. These tiny bots can navigate both aquatic environments and soil pores to capture and remove microplastics.show more

Poor Soil = Less Food Plants feed us, but... who feeds the plants? We know they need sun, water and – most importantly – nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These are found in the soil, from which the plants absorb them. However, if the soil doesn’t have the necessary nutrition available, the plants starve, leading to diminished yields and less food for a growing population. #SaveSoil Action now:show more

Did you know that microplastics have been found everywhere... from the deepest ocean trenches to Arctic snow? The harm of microplastics lies in their ability to absorb and concentrate toxic chemicals, as well as their potential to be ingested by a wide range of organisms, from zooplankton to whales. Once inside living beings, these plastics can release harmful chemicals, disrupt hormones, and accumulate up the food chain, ultimately ending up in the food we eat and the water we drink. The full impact of microplastics on human and environmental health is still being studied, but the evidence so far is concerning. Reducing our plastic footprint, supporting research, and implementing policies to limit microplastic pollution are crucial steps to address this emerging global crisis. Action Now: #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet #SaveSoilFixClimateChange #SoilForClimateAction #PlanetvsPlastics #EndPlasticsshow more

Israel is building tiny robots INSIDE your body. Researchers... at the Technion have developed DNA origami NANO-ROBOTS, programmable microscopic machines (just 100 nanometers wide) made entirely from DNA. These tiny “robots” navigate through the bloodstream, detect specific CANCER CELL markers, and then deploy a targeted TOXIN directly INTO the TUMORS, while completely sparing the HEALTHY cells. In recent trials on aggressive cancers, they’ve shown incredible PRECISION and EFFECTIVENESS. This isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s Israeli innovation turning the body into its own battlefield against disease. There's another nanotech that they’re working on to fix MOTOR NEURONS, which would help those with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease.show more

Israel is building tiny robots inside your body. Researchers... at the Technion have developed DNA origami nanorobots, programmable microscopic machines (just 100 nanometers wide) made entirely from DNA. These tiny “robots” navigate through the bloodstream, detect specific cancer cell markers, and then deploy a targeted toxin directly into tumors, while completely sparing healthy cells. In recent trials on aggressive cancers, they’ve shown incredible precision and effectiveness. This isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s Israeli innovation turning the body into its own battlefield against disease. From the lab bench to potentially saving millions of lives worldwide. Proud every single day. 🇮🇱 #StartupNation #IsraeliInnovation #Nanorobotics #DNAOrigami #CancerTreatmentshow more

Leafy herbs like parsley and cilantro grow close to... the soil, where they can easily pick up microorganisms, insects, parasite eggs, and soil particles. Because their leaves are curly and delicate, these contaminants can hide in the folds and be difficult to remove with a quick rinse. A simple soaking method can help: • 4 cups (1 L) water • 1 tbsp vinegar • 1 tsp salt • Soak ~10 min, then rinse well. Here’s the science behind it: Salt increases osmotic pressure in the water, helping detach small insects, debris, and parasite eggs from the leaf surface. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which lowers pH and helps reduce surface bacteria and microbes. Finally, running water washes away the loosened contaminants. Taking a few extra minutes to properly wash herbs can significantly reduce unwanted microbes and residues on your plate 🌱show more

🚨🇷🇺 Russian scientists develop medical microscope that can detect... hidden skin damage It uses polarized light to reveal microscopic details invisible to conventional optics without any sample staining or preparation 🔸 The device measures all polarization parameters of reflected light in real time, giving information instantly 🔸 At 100–200x magnification, it clearly shows inflamed pores, capillary networks, and the precise borders of moles—key for early cancer diagnosis 🔸 It also detects bacteria and performs rapid analysis of microplastics in food and water 🔸 One-button image capture allows instant comparison and easy sharing with patients or colleagues Once refined beyond the lab prototype, the tool could transform point-of-care diagnostics and environmental screeningshow more

✨🇨🇳 China has developed an amphibious spherical robot that... can operate on land and water. It can reach 35 km/h on land, withstand 4 tons of impact, and work in temperatures from -25°C to 65°C. It’s used for patrol, rescue, and inspection in harsh environments.show more

A Gaussian Splat can become a world where Robots... and AI agents can act. In our latest OVER Research experiment, we placed a robot inside a real-world 3D capture, with a VLM making decisions based on what it sees. At every step, the robot holds a pose in the reconstruction, gets a newly rendered view of the environment, takes an action, moves, and sees the world again from its new position. Why does this matter? Because 3D captures can become more than reconstructions to explore. They can become environments where embodied AI and robots can navigate, act, be evaluated and eventually train across real-world spaces at scale. Capture a place once. Then turn it into a world where AI and Robots can act. The full experiment, including what we discovered once we actually put the loop to the test:show more

Environmental disaster brewing as massive quantity of tiny plastic... granules from #Kochi shipwreck started beaching in #Thiruvanathapuram beaches travelling over 200 km from the wreck site. In coming days, these harmful microplastics can hit the Kanniyakumari and even enter ecologically sensitive #GulfofMannar coral reefs habitat. It is nearly imposssible to carry out a clean-up. At best, we can only monitor its adverse impact. This is going to be a serious issue. The New Indian Express CMOTamilNadu Supriya Sahu IAS Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Tamil Nadu Forest Department Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board MoEF&CC Indian Coast Guard @CMOKerala Plastic Pollutes CMFRI -Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute no plastic, no problem. - fighting microplastics Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) Chennai Rains (COMK) Tamil Nadu Geography #coralreefs #pollutionshow more

This is how some hotels prepare eggs in America... - The eggs come in large plastic bags - The plastic bags are inserted into the microwave and heated - Once heated the eggs are cut from the plastic and put onto a tray - Then a took is used to separate the solid piece of eggs into scrambled eggs Cooking this way introduces microplastics and nanoplastics into the eggs Heating plastic bags containing food in a microwave significantly increases the release of tiny plastic particles into the contents Studies show that microwaving plastic containers or pouches, even those labeled “microwave-safe,” releases millions of microplastics and billions of nanoplastics per square centimeter in just a few minutesshow more

This 30-ton autonomous planter can sow 400 hectares in... 24 hours. It also significantly degrades 400 hectares of soil in 24 hours. A planter of this size aggressively compacts the soil surface and pulverizes the critical soil aggregates. Just look at the plume of topsoil left in the planter's wake. Arguably worse than surface compaction is the subsurface compaction caused by the force of a 30-ton machine traveling over the field. An initial compaction layer develops as deep as 2 feet and continues upward as new hardpan layers form on top of each other with each subsequent pass of the planter. Eventually, the subsurface compaction meets the surface compaction, and what remains is soil with no water-holding capacity, devoid of life, without the ability to cycle nutrients and generally inhospitable to crops. Despite its speed and efficiency, this planter ultimately takes the life out of farming, from the soil on up to the human operator.show more

10/2/25 10:25am No snow yet but plenty of rain... over the last 24 hours, which is a great start to the 2026 water year that began yesterday. These early rain storms help prime our soil and keep it moist meaning less water from our snow has to do that job later. #CAwx #CAwatershow more

What if I told you there is a tiny... plant, hidden in the Nilgiri montane grasslands of the Western Ghats, that offers a masterclass in water conservation ? Hedyotis verticillaris is a remarkable plant whose rosette-shaped leaves trap and store water at their centre, creating miniature reservoirs in a landscape shaped by strong winds, mist and seasonal dryness. When summer dries the grasslands, wildlife including gaur, sambar and even the Nilgiri tahr are believed to sip from these tiny water stores. Every species therefore has a purpose. Every ecosystem has its own genius and we must learn to appreciate these wonders. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #NowForClimate Video: Supriya Sahu IAS #TNForestshow more

🌱 Smart Greenhouse Automation Using Arduino & ESP32! 🤖🌿... What if your greenhouse could monitor the soil and water your plants automatically — with no manual intervention? In this project, we’ve built a fully functional smart greenhouse using Arduino and ESP32, designed to automate plant irrigation based on real-time soil moisture levels. 🔧 Key Features: ✅ Automatic soil moisture monitoring ✅ Smart & intelligent irrigation control ✅ Arduino + ESP32 integration ✅ Fully functional DIY project ✅ Affordable and easy to scale 🚀 More Than Just a DIY Project This project demonstrates how IoT, embedded systems, and automation can transform traditional environments into intelligent systems. And the possibilities go far beyond a small greenhouse — the same concepts can be scaled for smart agriculture, precision farming, professional greenhouses, and industrial agricultural applications. 📚 Want to explore more ESP32 projects? 🔥 Check out these Top 6 ESP32 eBooks: 💬 Let’s hear from you! Have you worked on a Smart Home, IoT, or Smart Agriculture project before? Which development board or sensor do you enjoy working with the most — ESP32, Arduino, or something else? 👇 Share your experience and ideas in the comments! #Arduino #ESP32 #IoT #SmartHome #SmartAgriculture #SmartFarming #Greenhouse #DIY #EmbeddedSystems #Automation #PrecisionAgriculture #OpenSource #IoTProjectsshow more