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  • Roofing shingles with the ability to combat smog

    The granules incorporate a photocatalyst that reacts with UV light to turn the nitrogen oxides in smog into a form of nitrogen that is usable by plants.

  • New approach thwarts cyberattacks in under a second

    In collaboration with aerospace firm Airbus, the Cardiff team used artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to monitor and predict the behavior of malware.

  • Study: QR codes could reduce global food waste

    Researchers believe that by enabling consumers to discard less food by providing them with more accurate best by/use by dates and data about how long products can be consumed will reportedly save consumers money and lessen environmental impacts.

  • Gideon introduces its autonomous case-picking robot

    The Casey autonomous case-picking robot is an autonomous mobile robot powered by AI and 3D vision with a load capacity of 10,000 kg, according to its developers.

  • Industrial lighting automation simplified through complete system solutions

    As building automation installations continue to gain greater momentum, the industry needs solutions that incorporate necessary functionality in a simple, compact package.

  • Gel fills holes in tooth enamel

    Swiss company vVardis, a maker of oral health products, has created the gel, which infuses tooth enamel with calcium, phosphate and other essential substances.

  • Remote tracking system developed for oil and gas sites

    The SAT4D satellite-based monitoring system from Sensaphone remotely monitors wells, refineries and storage facilities 24/7 for assorted conditions including tank floats, pump status, security, power failure and equipment malfunction.

  • The need to extend environmental protection to orbital space

    Researchers contend that U.S. environmental regulations should apply to the licensing of space launches.

  • Quiz: Test your hydrogen and fuel cell smarts

    Are you aware of the two most common ways to produce hydrogen gas used in fuel cells? Which state has the most hydrogen fueling stations?

  • Report: Oil and gas brine suppresses dust as well as rainwater

    The common practice of suppressing dust using oil and gas wastewater is as effective as using rainwater — and without the potential for polluting nearby waterways with runoff containing assorted, and potentially hazardous, chemicals.

  • New technology promises to capture oil, other contaminants from the ocean

    Using nanotubes composed of halloysite, a clay mineral, and magnetite, a magnetic mineral, the team of scientists proposes applying a magnetic field to the so-called stain to pull it out.

  • How to take the “forever’’ out of PFAS forever chemicals

    Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may no longer be the toxic “forever chemicals” that are so difficult to remove from water systems.

  • Initiative to focus on clean energy interconnection queue

    This federal program invites grid operators, utilities and other stakeholders to participate in resolving grid interconnection challenges for clean energy sources.

  • SABIC at K Show 2022: Making the change real

    The company will showcase solutions promoting a circular economy for plastics and a clean air economy through the transition to product electrification.

  • Apple expands its recycling reach

    Nearly 20% of all material used in Apple products in 2021 was recycled, the highest-ever use of recycled content.

  • Researchers discover superworms that eat through plastic

    According to University of Queensland scientists, the common Zophobas morio ‘superworm’ can eat through polystyrene — a synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon polymer derived from the monomer known as styrene — due to a bacterial enzyme present in the worm’s gut.

  • Video: SwRI automates aircraft surface prep

    Using the technology, the SwRI team demonstrate that robots could autonomously sand and prepare surfaces on aircraft and other machinery.

  • Method for recycling water used in fracking and drilling developed by University of Pittsburgh engineers

    According to the engineering team, using the new membrane distillation technology, drillers can filter and re-use the produced water within the oil and gas industry, among other industries.

  • Coating enables paper to behave like plastic

    In total, the combination of chemicals used to create the coating reportedly easily breaks down over time, unlike traditional plastic, which does not quickly degrade.

  • Companies to jointly develop autonomous tech for the oil and gas sector

    The companies are jointly performing a proof-of-concept test using the second-generation iteration of the EX ROVR plant inspection robot that MHI previously introduced as ASCENT.

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