HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Sensors to 'Sound' the Alarm
The sensors can detect hydrogen sulphide (toxic industrial gas) and heat and low humidity (characteristics of forest fires).
Satellite to Monitor Global Air Pollution Levels
In addition, the satellite may also provide information concerning volcanic ash concentrations and levels of UV radiation.
Rush Hour Air Pollution Inside Cars Worse Than Previously Thought
Researchers determined that commuters were exposed to twice as much harmful particulate matter during rush hour than previously thought. Additionally, the researchers found that the chemicals linked to oxidative stress (thought to be related to the development of various diseases such as cancer and heart disease) were also double what was previously thought.
Sharks, Whales May Solve Problems Plaguing the Shipping Industry
A University of Portsmouth, U.K., marine biologist is looking to nature for solutions to problems plaguing both the environment and the shipping industry.
3-D Printed Sensor to Help Fight Against Waterborne Illnesses
A 3-D printed device that can monitor drinking water in real time has been created by a team of researchers from the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus.
Research Taking Bite Out of Bat Population
Concerned that too many bats of varying species are being killed off in the name of science, a group of scientists are calling for other methods to safely study the creatures.
Dispersed Wind Farms Can Ease Production Swings
A new study says that balancing capacity across the continent would effectively minimize the fluctuations caused by the varied weather conditions that currently affect wind speeds.
Pouches Kill E. Coli, Other Pathogens
The inexpensive pouch, which releases chlorine dioxide gas eliminating E. coli and other illness-causing pathogens from fruits and vegetables, is made up of a semi-permeable membrane that allows for a controlled venting of the gas.
Syringes Polluting Recreational Areas, Bodies of Water
Discarded syringes from heroin drug users are beginning to accumulate in unexpected recreational areas and bodies of water, both polluting the environment and presenting a “sticking” danger to people frequenting these areas, according to reports.
Global Warming Responsible for Losses in Wine Industry?
Working in conditions of up to 36 degrees Celsius, productivity of grape pickers in the wine industry is affected by higher temperatures, as the heat impacts their metabolic and cardiovascular systems, lowering their output.
Contracts Let for UK High-Speed Rail Project
The $8.63 billion Phase One is due for completion in 2026. Work extending the line should be completed by 2027.
Making Polycarbonates from Lemon
Because many everyday products are produced using polycarbonates (for instance, airplane windows and phone cases), several million tons of polycarbonate are created globally each year. Wanting to cut down on the amount of BPA used in the production of polycarbonates, researchers discovered a substitute.
Meet HARI, Denizen of the Digital Supply Chain
Bristlecone has launched a new “monitor bot” that allows supply chain teams to tour and engage with factories and facilities remotely.
Hudson River Rail Tunnel Moves Forward with EIS Report
The federal rail agency states that the preferred plan includes two new rail tubes in a single tunnel beneath the Hudson River.
Controllable Single-Use Diaphragm Valve for Pharma
The valves comply with all requirements for pharmaceutical processes and are also intended for use in research centers and labs.
Governments, Schools Not Communicating Most Effective Steps To Combat Climate Change
The study from Lund University (which consulted 39 peer-reviewed papers, carbon calculators and government reports to arrive at their conclusion) details the four actions that would significantly reduce an individual’s carbon footprint: having fewer children, cutting air travel, getting rid of personal cars and maintaining a plant-based diet.
Identifying Trees Through Chemical Fingerprints
In an effort to combat the illegal harvesting of trees from protected areas, scientists from Oregon USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Station have come up with a way to determine where a piece of wood originated by unearthing the piece of wood’s unique chemical structure.
Nuclear to Coal to Hydrogen: Sheldon Station Blazes a Trail
Engineers advance plans to convert a 125 MW power plant from coal to hydrogen. Doing so would make the plant the largest hydrogen-fueled electric power station in the U.S.
Oil Spills Impact on "Food Webs"
While it is commonly understood that oil spills negatively impact species and habitats, recent research has been delving into how far reaching that impact truly is.
A Chemical Solution to Defrosting Winter Windshields
In search of a faster way to defrost his car windshield on a cold winter morning, Jonathan Boreyko, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics in the Virginia Tech College of Engineering, created a simple recipe for speeding up the process by 10 times.