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Explore the latest advancements in green technology, and discover how technology is driving sustainability and environmental solutions.

Laptop Outlet Releases Guidance on Why Refurbished Laptops Are a Better Choice
Laptop Outlet positions refurbishment as a practical route to extending the useful life of devices, helping to reduce avoidable replacement and keep capable technology in circulation for longer.
By Green Matters StaffMarch 12 2026, Published 2:15 p.m. ET
Robert Susa of InventHelp Discusses Rise of Green Technology Inventions and What Inventors Should Know
As the innovation landscape evolves, Robert Susa has observed clear patterns emerging among inventors who want to contribute to sustainability.
By Green Matters StaffMarch 10 2026, Published 9:55 p.m. ET

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Just Captured Breathtaking Images of the Egg Nebula
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is being lauded for capturing the clearest images to date of the Egg Nebula. Here's what we know about this achievement.
By Jamie BichelmanFeb. 12 2026, Published 1:33 p.m. ET
NASA Announces the Anticipated Artemis II Moon Mission Has Been Delayed
Following the Artemis II wet rehearsal gone awry, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the launch window has been extended into March.
By Jamie BichelmanFeb. 4 2026, Published 8:59 a.m. ET
TikTok’s Changing Terms of Service Has People Cutting Ties With the App
Why is everyone deleting TikTok? Rumors are swirling about changes on the app that have people raising questions about privacy and censorship.
By Lauren WellbankJan. 27 2026, Published 5:32 p.m. ET
Is Artemis II Landing on the Moon? Clarifying the Details of This Confusing Lunar Mission
While the Artemis II lunar mission will be a historic one, the four astronauts aboard the mission will not actually land on the moon.
By Jamie BichelmanJan. 21 2026, Published 3:22 p.m. ET
What Did NASA’s Voyager 1 Discover, and Is It Still Transmitting 50 Years Later?
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has gone farther than any other spacecraft in history. Launched in 1977, it is a historic achievement.
By Jamie BichelmanDec. 11 2025, Published 8:48 a.m. ET
Russia’s First AI-Powered Robot Face Plants on Stage Immediately After Its Unveiling
While some researchers are utilizing AI to improve the world, others build humanoid robots that face plant on stage upon their unveiling.
By Jamie BichelmanNov. 13 2025, Published 3:49 p.m. ET
A Step-By-Step Guide on Taking Photos on the Northern Light With an iPhone
With more and more areas able to witness the majesty of the aurora borealis, people are asking how to take photos of the norther lights on an iPhone.
By Lauren WellbankOct. 1 2025, Published 3:22 p.m. ET
Heard of the Dead Internet Theory? Find Out Why People Think the Internet Died in 2016
Heard the rumors that the internet has been replaced with bots and AI content? Here's the dead internet theory explained, including possible motives.
By Lauren WellbankSept. 23 2025, Published 11:53 a.m. ET
Leveraging PLM Software for Sustainable Product Development
PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) technology is key to creating ecologically-conscious principles at the forefront.
By Green Matters StaffJune 27 2025, Published 2:49 p.m. ET
ETH Price Tracks the Future of Blockchain Growth
Keep a close watch on the ETH price. If you do, you’ll discover valuable data, such as the network’s health and the market’s direction.
By Green Matters StaffJune 12 2025, Published 4:48 p.m. ET
Can AI Avatars Make Content Creation More Sustainable? These 3 Tools Say Yes
Here are some tools that can help make content creation more sustainable by using AI avatars.
By Green Matters StaffJune 4 2025, Published 2:12 p.m. ET
The Ultimate Side Hustle Has Arrived: STIC Launches With Viral Marketing Blitz, Attracting Thousands of New Drivers
Launched to huge buzz across social media, STIC’s platform is already signing up thousands of drivers eager to join what many are calling the ultimate side hustle.
By Green Matters StaffJune 2 2025, Published 3:32 p.m. ET
Routine Testing Reveals AI Will Resort to Blackmail When Threatened by Users
AI firm Anthropic says that routine tests of AI software revealed that the system is capable of blackmailing users when threatened with removal.
By Lauren WellbankMay 23 2025, Published 1:38 p.m. ET
Did Duolingo Ceo Luis Von Ahn Really Predict That AI Will Replace Teachers in the Future?
The Duolingo app is beloved by millions. Its CEO, however, had some interesting thoughts to share about the future of AI and learning.
By Jamie BichelmanMay 20 2025, Published 2:40 p.m. ET
What Is the True Cost of Saying Thank You to AI Platforms? The Real Price Will Astound You
If you utilize generative AI for creative purposes, or AI platforms in general, showing your appreciation for its services is costlier than you think.
By Jamie BichelmanApril 28 2025, Published 2:32 p.m. ET
The Sad Last Words of the Mars Rover Live Rent-Free in Our Minds
When the Mars Rover uttered its last words in 2018, many people responded to the poignant — and emotional — message sent by the rover.
By Lauren WellbankApril 24 2025, Published 1:35 p.m. ET
Shift Launches New Grant to Help Shrink Tech’s Carbon Footprint
Shift is introducing the Shift Impact Grant, a new $25,000 grant to support sustainability initiatives that create meaningful and measurable environmental impact.
By Green Matters StaffApril 15 2025, Updated 12:59 p.m. ET
Understanding the Impact Using AI Can Have On the Planet
As AI becomes more accessible, more people are using it to do everyday tasks, which has the potential to take a massive toll on the environment.
By Lauren WellbankMarch 26 2025, Published 1:04 p.m. ET
You Need to Know How to Delete Your DNA From 23andMe
The genetic testing giant 23andMe is filing bankruptcy — and the news sparks urgent privacy concerns.
By Sarah WalshMarch 26 2025, Published 10:16 a.m. ET
Why Do Astronauts Land in Water? The Scientific Reason That Will Surprise You
If you follow space news and monitor when astronauts return to Earth, you may have noticed that astronauts always land in the ocean. Here's the reason why.
By Jamie BichelmanMarch 19 2025, Published 1:04 p.m. ET
Solana Price Outlook: Is the "Ethereum Killer" Living Up to Its Promise? Better For Our Environment
Solana is known as the "Ethereum Killer" but is it living up to its promise — and is the cryptocurrency better for our environment?
By Green Matters StaffFeb. 10 2025, Updated 9:23 a.m. ET
Is Florida Doomed in 2025? Why One Smart Device's Prediction Startled Social Media
What will happen to Florida in 2025? A TikTok creator recorded himself asking Alexa about the future, and she's implied Florida may be in trouble.
By Lizzy RosenbergJan. 28 2025, Updated 9:17 a.m. ET
How Does AI Use Water and Energy? Unpacking the Negative Impact of Chatbots
Artificial intelligence (AI) may have seemed like a harmless way to accomplish more, but its impact on energy use and water use cannot be denied.
By Anna GarrisonJan. 10 2025, Published 5:04 p.m. ET
Empowering Public Good: Spotlight on Oxylabs' Project 4β
An interview with Oxylabs' pro bono "Project 4β" manager Gabija Birgile, on how web intelligence collection solutions drive academic and nonprofit initiatives forward.
By Green Matters StaffDec. 12 2024, Updated 5:43 p.m. ET
EVPassport CEO Hooman Shahidi to Speak at 2024 Concordia Annual Summit on Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Technology
EVPassport CEO Hooman Shahidi is a featured speaker at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit during UN General Assembly Week.
By Green Matters StaffSept. 23 2024, Published 1:02 p.m. ET
Tech Security Experts Caution Users About DuckDuckGo — Details Here
The search engine makes lofty promises about protecting its users privacy. However, some experts question the authenticity of these claims.
By Jamie BichelmanAug. 20 2024, Updated 2:50 p.m. ET
Death Care Startup Parting Stone Makes Scattering Cremated Remains More Eco-Friendly (Exclusive)
Parting Stone founder Justin Crowe exclusively told 'Green Matters' about the environmental impact of scattering human ash remains and how they offer solutions.
By Bianca PiazzaAug. 2 2024, Published 10:42 a.m. ET
Building From the Ground Up: Why It's Time We Utilize Raw Earth Construction
Raw earth construction is making a comeback in Europe, but the U.S. is falling behind. Rammed earth and adobe may be important for climate crisis-era construction.
By Bianca PiazzaJune 18 2024, Published 2:36 p.m. ET
Physical Media and Petrocapitalism: Your Growing Vinyl Record Collection Is Bad For the Environment
Are vinyl records bad for the environment? Before you buy a pressing of that record you already own, know that the production of PVC comes with consequences.
By Bianca PiazzaJune 5 2024, Published 10:43 a.m. ET
Solight Design Founder Alice Chun Is a Sun Goddess: Inside Her Origami-Inspired Solar Lanterns (Exclusive)
Solight Design founder Alice Chun got candid with Green Matters about inventing sustainable, collapsable solar lanterns and illuminating the world the clean way.
By Bianca PiazzaJune 3 2024, Published 10:30 a.m. ET
Looking to Spruce Up Your Indoor Garden? Here are 7 of the Best Grow Lights For Every Budget
We've compiled a list of the best LED grow lights for pros with finicky Boston ferns and newbs with tiny succulents alike. Your leafy friends will thank you.
By Bianca PiazzaMarch 21 2024, Published 9:45 a.m. ET
Digging For "Pink Gold": TurtleTree CEO Fengru Lin on the Magic of Vegan Dairy Lactoferrin (Exclusive)
Got vegan lactoferrin? In an exclusive interview with Green Matters, TurtleTree CEO and co-founder Fengru Lin discussed the company's certified vegan product, LF+.
By Bianca PiazzaMarch 13 2024, Published 3:33 p.m. ET
While Working on the Atomic Bomb, a Chemist Ingested Plutonium. What Happened Next?
You may not think anyone — scientist or layperson — has ever tasted this ingredient in the atomic bomb, but history shows there's more to the story.
By Jamie BichelmanMarch 8 2024, Published 12:23 p.m. ET
Is Elon Musk Really Using Quantum AI to "Eradicate Poverty"? Turns Out, Scammers Are Behind the Rumor
Elon Musk's connection to Quantum AI stems from a series of fabricated videos that circulated social media, and were allegedly part of a scam.
By Beth RushFeb. 27 2024, Published 11:27 a.m. ET
Neuralink Human Trials Are Underway: Musk Says One Volunteer Can Do This With Their Mind
Elon Musk's tech company Neuralink began human trials on Jan. 29, but after a Feb. 20 update, some scientists say the results aren't impressive.
By Anna GarrisonFeb. 26 2024, Published 12:30 p.m. ET
Satellite ERS-2 Safely Crashes Into the Pacific Ocean — What to Know About Its Landing
ERS-2, a satellite, crashed through Earth's atmosphere on Feb. 21, 2024. The satellite was meant to monitor Earth but its mission ended in 2011.
By Anna GarrisonFeb. 22 2024, Updated 9:29 a.m. ET
Simulated and Lab-Grown Diamonds Aren't Always As Sustainable As They Seem
Simulated and lab-grown diamonds have been touted as a better alternative to mined diamonds, but they also have negative environmental impacts.
By Amber NolanFeb. 15 2024, Published 11:13 a.m. ET
Watch All of the Super Bowl's EV Ads — Including Christopher Walken's BMW Spot
A wide range of electric car commercials aired during the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorites.
By Green Matters StaffFeb. 12 2024, Updated 11:40 a.m. ET
North Korea Has Threatened to Launch Three More Spy Satellites in 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made clear his intention to launch three spy satellites, as well as increase the country's military activity overall, in 2024.
By Jamie BichelmanFeb. 7 2024, Published 3:47 p.m. ET
Is the 'New Club Penguin' Game Safe? Concerns for Child Safety Remain
Unaffiliated with Disney's 2005 hit game with hundreds of millions of players, 'New Club Penguin' is another in a long line of 'Club Penguin' recreations.
By Jamie BichelmanJan. 25 2024, Published 5:01 p.m. ET
Scientists Developed a Camera to Record How Animals See Color — and It's Breathtaking
Touting nearly 100% accuracy, research into enhanced camera and software technology will allow users to see the world the way animals perceive it.
By Jamie BichelmanJan. 25 2024, Published 10:47 a.m. ET
Green Matters Presents First-Ever "Greenlight Awards" for Climate Innovation at CES 2024
At CES 2024, Green Matters presented our inaugural Greenlight Award to 12 brands, in honor of their impressive climate innovations.
By Sophie HirshJan. 17 2024, Published 11:50 a.m. ET
In the Artificial Intelligence Race, Elon Musk Seeks $1 Billion for His xAI Startup
After raising $135 million from investors for an artificial intelligence startup, Elon Musk is seeking $1 billion in capital. Here's what we know about buying stocks in the AI company.
By Jamie BichelmanJan. 11 2024, Published 4:34 p.m. ET
Robots Attack! Tesla Engineer Injured After Robot Reportedly Pinned Him to Wall With Its Claws
Records show a 2021 incident at Elon Musk's Tesla factory left an engineer bloodied by a robot. Here's what to know about the situation.
By Jamie BichelmanDec. 28 2023, Published 11:28 a.m. ET
What Is a tDCS Brain Stimulation Device? LIFTiD's Gadget Joined the "Craziest Pitches Ever on 'Shark Tank'"
LIFTiD presented its tDCS neurostimulation device on the reality show 'Shark Tank' seeking funding. Here's how the pitch went and if the tech works.
By Kate UnderwoodDec. 5 2023, Published 3:57 p.m. ET
Lab-Grown Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend — But How Are They Made?
Whether you opt for a CVD or HPHT diamond, lab-grown diamonds are cheaper, more ethical, and eco-friendly. Plus, they have the same chemical makeup as mined diamonds!
By Bianca PiazzaNov. 20 2023, Published 3:34 p.m. ET
Are Franken-Opals Real? What to Know About the Lab-Created Gemstone
Lab-created, imitation, and natural gems, oh my! We're breaking down natural opals and their lab-grown counterparts — which often possess an almost identical structure.
By Bianca PiazzaNov. 20 2023, Published 1:14 p.m. ET
Tokyo-Based Scientists Have Developed a Revolutionary Marine-Biodegradable, Self-Healing Plastic
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a marine-biodegradable, self-healing plastic material that might benefit the ocean, too.
By Bianca PiazzaNov. 10 2023, Published 12:29 p.m. ET

Technology

Laptop Outlet Releases Guidance on Why Refurbished Laptops Are a Better Choice

Robert Susa of InventHelp Discusses Rise of Green Technology Inventions and What Inventors Should Know

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Just Captured Breathtaking Images of the Egg Nebula

NASA Announces the Anticipated Artemis II Moon Mission Has Been Delayed

TikTok’s Changing Terms of Service Has People Cutting Ties With the App

Is Artemis II Landing on the Moon? Clarifying the Details of This Confusing Lunar Mission

What Did NASA’s Voyager 1 Discover, and Is It Still Transmitting 50 Years Later?

Russia’s First AI-Powered Robot Face Plants on Stage Immediately After Its Unveiling

A Step-By-Step Guide on Taking Photos on the Northern Light With an iPhone

Heard of the Dead Internet Theory? Find Out Why People Think the Internet Died in 2016

Leveraging PLM Software for Sustainable Product Development

ETH Price Tracks the Future of Blockchain Growth

Can AI Avatars Make Content Creation More Sustainable? These 3 Tools Say Yes

The Ultimate Side Hustle Has Arrived: STIC Launches With Viral Marketing Blitz, Attracting Thousands of New Drivers

Routine Testing Reveals AI Will Resort to Blackmail When Threatened by Users

Did Duolingo Ceo Luis Von Ahn Really Predict That AI Will Replace Teachers in the Future?

What Is the True Cost of Saying Thank You to AI Platforms? The Real Price Will Astound You

The Sad Last Words of the Mars Rover Live Rent-Free in Our Minds

Shift Launches New Grant to Help Shrink Tech’s Carbon Footprint

Understanding the Impact Using AI Can Have On the Planet

You Need to Know How to Delete Your DNA From 23andMe

Why Do Astronauts Land in Water? The Scientific Reason That Will Surprise You

Solana Price Outlook: Is the "Ethereum Killer" Living Up to Its Promise? Better For Our Environment

Is Florida Doomed in 2025? Why One Smart Device's Prediction Startled Social Media

How Does AI Use Water and Energy? Unpacking the Negative Impact of Chatbots

Empowering Public Good: Spotlight on Oxylabs' Project 4β

EVPassport CEO Hooman Shahidi to Speak at 2024 Concordia Annual Summit on Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Technology

Tech Security Experts Caution Users About DuckDuckGo — Details Here

Death Care Startup Parting Stone Makes Scattering Cremated Remains More Eco-Friendly (Exclusive)

Building From the Ground Up: Why It's Time We Utilize Raw Earth Construction

Physical Media and Petrocapitalism: Your Growing Vinyl Record Collection Is Bad For the Environment

Solight Design Founder Alice Chun Is a Sun Goddess: Inside Her Origami-Inspired Solar Lanterns (Exclusive)

Looking to Spruce Up Your Indoor Garden? Here are 7 of the Best Grow Lights For Every Budget

Digging For "Pink Gold": TurtleTree CEO Fengru Lin on the Magic of Vegan Dairy Lactoferrin (Exclusive)

While Working on the Atomic Bomb, a Chemist Ingested Plutonium. What Happened Next?

Is Elon Musk Really Using Quantum AI to "Eradicate Poverty"? Turns Out, Scammers Are Behind the Rumor

Neuralink Human Trials Are Underway: Musk Says One Volunteer Can Do This With Their Mind

Satellite ERS-2 Safely Crashes Into the Pacific Ocean — What to Know About Its Landing

Simulated and Lab-Grown Diamonds Aren't Always As Sustainable As They Seem

Watch All of the Super Bowl's EV Ads — Including Christopher Walken's BMW Spot

North Korea Has Threatened to Launch Three More Spy Satellites in 2024

Is the 'New Club Penguin' Game Safe? Concerns for Child Safety Remain

Scientists Developed a Camera to Record How Animals See Color — and It's Breathtaking

Green Matters Presents First-Ever "Greenlight Awards" for Climate Innovation at CES 2024

In the Artificial Intelligence Race, Elon Musk Seeks $1 Billion for His xAI Startup

Robots Attack! Tesla Engineer Injured After Robot Reportedly Pinned Him to Wall With Its Claws

What Is a tDCS Brain Stimulation Device? LIFTiD's Gadget Joined the "Craziest Pitches Ever on 'Shark Tank'"

Lab-Grown Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend — But How Are They Made?

Are Franken-Opals Real? What to Know About the Lab-Created Gemstone

Tokyo-Based Scientists Have Developed a Revolutionary Marine-Biodegradable, Self-Healing Plastic

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