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Norway Using Underwater Drones to Help Clean Its Fjords
On the surface, the Oslo Fjord in Norway seems beautiful and picturesque, yet look below the surface and you’ll see that the water is teeming with garbage thanks to a government -- one of the few in the world -- that allows for the offshore dumping of waste into its fjords.
Software Designed to Prevent Both Food Waste and Hunger
Hoping to both reduce the amount of food that goes wasted each year in the United States and to combat the issue of hunger, a computer science expert and systems analyst from Iowa State University’s Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology has developed software that could help.
Engineers Develop More Efficient and Durable Material for Insulation
Engineers from the University of Maryland have developed a material to compete with Styrofoam™ and other insulation materials that is lighter, more durable and environmentally friendly.
Scientists Develop Inexpensive Device to Test Drinking Water for Arsenic
With World Health Organization estimates of around 140 million people having to drink water containing unsafe levels of arsenic, scientists from UCL and Imperial College London have created an affordable and easy-to-use arsenic sensor.
Krill: A Potential Weapon in Ocean Plastics Battle
With an estimated eight million tons of plastic finding its way into our oceans each year — threatening marine ecosystems and killing marine life — one researcher may have inadvertently discovered a potential weapon to combat the threat of ocean plastic pollution.
'Creepy' Laughter Coming from Alexa
Imagine being in the midst of a conversation with a friend or on the verge of falling asleep when suddenly laughter emerges, unprompted, from your voice-activated assistant. This has been the reality for a number of Amazon Echo and Echo Dot users who have been detailing their experiences all over the internet in recent weeks.
A Smartphone Case That Can Check Blood Pressure is in Development
Checking your blood pressure in the future could be as simple as touching a smartphone case, according to developers who have been working on such a device.
Tech Companies Join Forces to Combat Wildlife Trafficking
Hoping to “collectively reduce wildlife trafficking across platforms by 80 percent by 2020,” 21 tech companies have joined forces to create The Global Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online.
Sensor for Rail Tank Car Logistics
The sensor uses measurement and monitoring technology along with wireless data communications to better manage the loading and unloading of rail tank cars.
Google Maps Street View Adds 11 Disney Parks
Want a Disney vacation without the cost or the long lines, all from the comfort of your own home? Google Maps Street View makes this vision a (virtual) reality with the recent addition of 11 Disney parks.
Germany Mulls Air Pollution Toll
Instead of banning older diesel vehicles in certain zones throughout German cities as was recently proposed, European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc believes that charging a toll to each driver based on their vehicle’s emissions would better combat air pollution.
Fighting 'Microfiber' Pollution Begins in the Laundry Room
As concerns for microbead (the tiny plastic particles found in many a household product) pollution mount, environmental scientists are now turning their attention to another pollutant that is likely following in the microbead’s footsteps straight into the ocean.
Driving While Talking on Cell Phone Still Hazardous
While it is no secret that driving while talking on the phone is a distraction that can lead to accidents and other driving mishaps, researchers analyzing recent studies on the topic believe that the updated data provides even more compelling evidence of the dangers, and thus a platform, for governments looking to enact legislation to restrict drivers’ cell phone use.
New Technologies Help Ensure Food That’s Safe to Eat
Food producers, food preparers and government inspectors rely on a suite of tools to help them achieve and maintain operations that satisfy food safety standards.
CO2 Monitors Show Effects of Metro Growth
The long-term dataset shows that suburban sprawl increases CO2 emissions more than similar population growth in a developed urban core.
Allowing Autonomous Vehicles to See Around Corners
Laser-based imaging technology now in development will provide the ability to see around corners; applications include autonomous vehicles, aerial surveillance and even search-and-rescue operations.
Former Google Exec Warns that Murderous Robots Are Only a Decade or Two Away
As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly develop, many experts have expressed concern over the inevitable creation of murderous robots, with one former Google exec predicting that reality is only a decade or so off.
More and More Farmers Relying on Nature to Reduce Pesticide Use
All over the world, farmers are attempting to reduce their dependence on the pesticides used to protect their crops and are instead turning to nature for assistance.
Porsche Mulls Plan to Develop Flying Passenger Vehicle
While it is expected that operation of the flying cars will mostly be automated, reports are that Porsche will still allow passengers some control over the flying vehicles, even for those passengers without pilot licenses.
The City of Dubai Announces Plans to Test the DNA of its 3 Million Residents
In what is being called an ambitious initiative, the city of Dubai has announced plans to test the DNA of all of its residents.