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Trees Offer $500 Million Worth of Services...for Free
Urban trees provide valuable services to megacities and its residents, including environmental and financial benefits, that are estimated to be worth over $500 million a year, according to research from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, New York.
Using Big Data to Predict Power Outages
Texas A&M University researchers have developed what they say is an intelligent model that can predict a potential vulnerability to utility assets and map where and when a possible outage may occur.
Fewer STEM Activities for Students from Diverse Backgrounds
Observing data from nearly 6,000 secondary schools in the U.K., researchers determined that students from less privileged backgrounds were less likely to attend science-related school trips or forums conducted by visitors from this concentration.
Researchers Create Model to Determine Best Approach to Encourage Water Conservation
Using real-world locations thought to be at risk, researchers developed their model based on information from the Murray–Darling Basin in Australia, the Punjab on the India/Pakistani border and California's Central Valley in the U.S.
Test Strip Can Determine Blood Alcohol Content Within Two Minutes
Measuring a user's saliva, the Promilless informs the user within two minutes if they are fit to drive a car or not.
The Truth About the Chemicals in Your Sunscreen
Trader Joe’s Nourish Spray Sunscreen, with an SPF of +50 (experts recommend using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher for daily use), comes in at number two on the Consumer Reports list.
Testing Composite Aircrafts
Recently demonstrating the technology at the 13th International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2017, the detector relies on a combination of data processing algorithms and thermal tomography and defectometry to operate.
Fish Size Expected to Experience Climate-Change-Related Decrease
According to researchers, the size reduction in fish can have far-reaching implications on fisheries and among organisms in the ecosystems.
Hi-Performance Fastening Systems: More Than Just a Fastener Supplier
Although well-known in most industries for their high-quality parts, Hi-Performance has a reputation for offering more than just parts.
12 Volts: All the 12-volt Car Accessories You Could Ever Want
The 12-volt outlet in your car can do more than charge your mobile phone or power your GPS. It seems that this convenient receptacle can be used for just about anything you could want, so here are some products you didn’t know you needed.
Robotic Snake Able to Swim with Ease, Collect Water Samples
A robotic snake that can swim through bodies of water and detect sources of pollution has been developed by researchers from Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
Do Your Eclipse Glasses Meet This ISO Standard?
This part of ISO 12312 applies to all afocal (plano power) products intended for direct observation of the sun, such as solar eclipse viewing.
Pesticide Added to List of Harmful Chemicals in California
The state of California is tightening the already-strict guidelines governing a pesticide commonly used by farmers to kill pests attacking crops such as cotton, grapes and almonds.
Eco-Friendly Food Packaging is On the Rise: Here's What You Need to Know
With a push toward eco-friendly and recyclable materials, there has been a call for more eco-friendly food packaging.
Tech Companies Banning Extremist Groups in Response to Charlottesville
In response to the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, tech companies are taking a stand against user accounts promoting violence and hate.
Just a Shot of Coffee
The Bripe allows for miniaturized coffee (or tea) brewing in a portable, no-external-fire-necessary kit.
Pilot Program to Body Scan LA Subway Passengers
A pilot program is being conducted this week by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to body scan subway passengers at LA's Union Station.
Retailer Adds Rooftop Solar and Energy Storage
The projects will reduce electricity grid demand by as much as 30-35 percent annually at each store. The average store roof, at approximately 104,000 square feet, will hold 1,000 panels.
Discarded Office Chairs Now Repurposed Backpacks
By dismantling the office chairs, student Thomas Howell-Jones determined that the backrest of the chair could be converted into a durable, water- and impact-proof bag that can be carried like a backpack or attached to a bicycle (bicycle panniers).
Four Important Considerations When Choosing the Right Convolute Wheel for Your Next Abrasives Project
There’s always demand for a long-lasting, quicker-cutting wheel to match the efficiency needs in today’s manufacturing environments.