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Study: Microplastics Also Entering the Food Chain Through Mosquitoes
Researchers from the University of Reading are suggesting that microplastics - tiny shards of plastic from man-made products - are being passed up the food chain through an avenue other than marine life.
Dutch Firm to Turn Used Diapers into Furniture, Other Products
A Dutch firm, frustrated by the number of discarded diapers mounting in landfills around the world each year, has developed a way to recycle the product, using it to create everyday items.
First Commercial Airlock to be Installed on the International Space Station
NanoRacks’ “Bishop” airlock module will overcome a bottleneck at the ISS’s current airlock, expanding the station’s capacity to deploy satellites and house experiments.
A New Portfolio of Digital Manufacturing Solutions
In-house developments, industry partnerships and acquisition of successful businesses have allowed Sandvik to launch a new digital manufacturing concept.
Cardiff Mathematicians Map Out the Safest Way Home
Researchers from Cardiff University are developing a mobile app capable of getting pedestrians to their destination by way of the safest route possible.
Despite Rich Resources, California Offshore Wind Faces Uphill Climb
While most offshore development is taking place on the Atlantic coast, developers are also eyeing California’s rich wind resources. The state’s geography and military usage make it a tougher "nut to crack," however.
Microscope Add-on Enhances 3D Imaging of the Brain
The photon counting add-on for laser scanning microscopes addresses trade-offs in high-resolution imaging of large tissue volumes.
US and UK Labs Agree to Collaborate on Nuclear Energy
Under the memorandum of understanding, the two labs will collaborate on nuclear-related projects through idea sharing, staff exchanges and joint workshops.
Call for Code Hackathon Produces Disaster Preparedness Apps
How can computer code developers provide tools that significantly improve preparedness and relief efforts? Call for Code, a project led by creator David Clark Cause and founding partner IBM, seeks to answer this question.
Turning Beer Green to Highlight the Importance of Clean Water
Hoping to highlight the importance of clean water in the making of beer, Maumee Bay Brewing Co. has created an algae-like beer called “Alegae Bloom.”
Researchers: Oysters First to Sound the Alarm on Ocean Pollution
In addition to being a frequent menu item, oysters also function as an alarm bell of sorts, sounding at the first signs of ocean pollution, French researchers say.
A Unique Breakthrough in Stainless Steel Roller Chains
The combination of strength from a carbon steel chain combined with the corrosion and heat resistance of stainless steel is now available in one roller chain – Super Stainless™ Steel Roller Chain.
IKEA Aims for Emission-free Delivery in Five Cities by 2020
In an effort to expand its business in a sustainable and eco-friendly way, Swedish home décor giant IKEA announced that it will be using electric vehicles with zero emissions to deliver furniture and other goods to certain cities around the globe, thereby cutting down on the release of harmful emissions into the atmosphere.
Highest Peak Magnetic Field Intensity Ever Generated Indoors
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have produced the largest magnetic field ever generated indoors — 1,200 T.
In-situ Acidizing Treatments for Carbonate Rich Formations
In-situ acidizing alleviates environmental concerns while significantly improving reservoir permeability in carbonate-rich formations. The well bore treatment helps producers achieve uniform radial and longitudinal fluid placement throughout targeted zones, increasing production rates in underperforming assets by as much as 50%.
Kawasaki Heavy Books Its First Power Plant Order
The order includes three L30A gas turbines, three heat recovery steam generators and one steam turbine, all made by Kawasaki.
Conserve Precious Liquids With Patented No Drip Atomizing Nozzles
When the compressed air supply is shut off, the no drip nozzle positively seals off the flow of liquid, eliminating the possibility of drips.
Report: Robots Will Take Over More than 50% of Work Tasks By 2025
According to a new report from the World Economic Forum, robots will likely be handling over 50% of current work tasks by the year 2025.
Researchers: With Ocean Plastic Pollution, We Are Only Seeing the 'Tip of the Iceberg'
Using computer models, researchers discovered that of the 393 million tons of plastic waste in the world’s oceans, just 246,000 tons of it are visible at the surface.
This Port Just Moved Closer to Hydrogen-Fueled Drayage
The $82.6 million project has support from Toyota, Kenworth and Shell and aims to provide a "shore to store" plan and a hydrogen fuel-cell-electric technology framework.