Germany just made a major move in clean energy.
At BASF’s Ludwigshafen site, the most powerful PEM electrolyzer in Europe is now live—built with Siemens Energy to produce up to 8,000 tons of green hydrogen annually.

This 54MW system, powered by 72 electrolysis stacks, will replace fossil-based inputs for ammonia and methanol—cutting emissions by up to 72,000 tons every year. It’s a bold leap toward carbon-free industry and a cleaner European future.

Hydrogen just became a real industrial power player.
How Germany is scaling green fuel —

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Mallorca, Germany's 17th state.

Scientists from the University of Bayreuth in Germany have successfully created the world’s first gene-edited spider that produces glowing red silk threads.

Using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, they inserted a red fluorescent protein gene (mRFP) directly into the silk-producing genes of the common house spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum).

As a result, some offspring were able to spin fluorescent red silk, visible under UV light—a strong sign that the gene modification worked precisely.

This breakthrough is the first time CRISPR has been used to achieve a gene "knock-in" in spiders, and it demonstrates that functional proteins can be genetically embedded into silk threads.

In the same study, researchers also knocked out a gene responsible for eye development, causing spiders to hatch without eyes—further proving the precision of their genetic editing method.

The research was published in the peer-reviewed journal Angewandte Chemie and has received international attention.

Funded by organizations including the U.S.
Navy and Air Force, the project could lead to supermaterials for use in defense, aerospace, textiles, and biomedicine—such as biodegradable sensors or stronger-than-steel fibers.

In summary, this marks a significant leap in bioengineering and spider silk research, unlocking future possibilities to design silk with custom traits directly within spiders themselves.

Federal Highway Research Institute in Germany is currently testing self-healing roads on parts of the autobahn using mineral capsules embedded in concrete.

When rainwater enters microcracks, it dissolves these capsules, releasing compounds—like limestone-producing bacteria or reactive chemicals—that seal the cracks from within .

Significant Potential Benefits:

Early reports indicate this method can reduce repair costs by over 40% and greatly extend the lifespan of road surfaces .

Still in Pilot Phase:

Despite the buzz, these roads are not yet widely implemented nationwide in Germany. The technology is in field-testing and small-scale demonstration phases, not full deployment

Germany has taken a bold step toward climate-proof cities with the invention of ultra-absorbent "smart roads"—engineered surfaces that soak up up to 4 tons of rainwater per minute. Instead of pooling and flooding, water is swiftly absorbed and redirected through porous layers beneath the surface.

How it works:
These permeable roads use a specialized concrete mix and layered drainage systems to channel water underground—protecting road surfaces, reducing aquaplaning risks, and preventing costly stormwater damage.

This innovation is a response to Europe’s rising flood risks caused by climate change and extreme weather. The tech not only improves urban safety and road longevity, but also eases pressure on sewer systems.

Imagine rain vanishing the second it touches the ground—Germany is paving the way, literally.

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