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New Pollution Tax Takes Effect in London
Beginning Monday, drivers of all diesel and petrol vehicles registered before the Euro 4 emissions standards were introduced will be subject to an extra daily fee for driving through central London during the workweek.
Informational Video May Help Curb Gambling Addiction
Researchers from the University of Waterloo are hoping a video will help prevent people from developing gambling addictions—particularly to slot machines.
MW Industries Acquired by American Securities
MW Industries announced that MWI was acquired by affiliates of American Securities in partnership with MWI management on September 29, 2017.
Online Ads to Track Your Location, App Use
Researchers from the University of Washington believe that smartphone ads purchased for the purpose of tracking a consumer's movements and app habits can be acquired for as little as $1,000.
Insect Population Experiencing Alarming Decline
Scientists observing over 60 protected areas in Germany for nearly 30 years are troubled by a significant decline in the insect population.
Dubai Is Home to World's Largest Solar Park
A 700 MW extension to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park recently approved by the government of Dubai will make it the largest single-site concentrated solar power (CSP) project in the world.
LEGO Set to Release "Women of NASA" Kit
As holiday gift-giving season draws near, LEGO has announced the release of its “Women of NASA” kit.
Testing Methods to Reduce Cargo Ship and Blue Whale Collisions
With enormous cargo ships responsible for killing nearly 80 endangered blue whales a year off of the United States Pacific coastline, a group of marine scientists have been tasked with a year-long mission to explore possible solutions to prevent the often fatal collisions.
Disinfectant Wipes Out Legionella From Hospital Water Supply
Using a pH neutral electrochemical solution (minus toxic chemicals) in combination with the patented membrane electrolytic reactor system, Ecas4 was able to create water safe for drinking, cleaning and manufacturing.
Wastewater Testing Could Give Early Warning System for Preventing Epidemics
Experts from the University of Bath and Stellenbosch University, South Africa, are jointly developing a notification system to alert communities to concerns with sewage systems.
Ingestible Sensor Gauges GI Tract Motility
The flexible sensor adheres to the stomach wall and tracks rhythmic contractions of the digestive tract.
Airplane and Drone Collide in Canada
Last Thursday, a Canadian passenger plane was struck by a drone mid-flight, becoming the first drone-plane collision reported in that country to date.
Clams, Worms Responsible for as much Greenhouse Gas as 20,000 Cows
According to recent research, ocean clams and worms are responsible for the release of significant amounts of harmful greenhouse gases (methane and nitrous oxide) into the atmosphere in levels almost equal to the amounts emitted by 20,000 dairy cows.
Some U.S. Police Departments Considering Gun Cameras
A handful of police departments in the United States are testing out gun-mounted cameras to give a close-up account of officer–involved shootings.
Watch: The Pope on Twitter, Your Name on Mars and Robots Screwing in Light Bulbs
This week's edition of the Engineering360 news brief includes a Twitter milestone for the Pope, how to get your name onto a NASA mission headed for Mars and the answer to how many robots it takes to screw in a light bulb.
Watch a Self-Propelled Catheter for Lung Biopsies
The device could help doctors reach areas of the lung that can be tricky to access using conventional bronchoscopes.
Liquid Suspension Physics: Impact on Manufacturing
New research has established that the surface texture of microparticles in a liquid suspension can cause internal friction that significantly alters the suspension’s viscosity. There may be industrial applications ranging from biopharmaceuticals to chemical manufacturing.
How Much Money Does an Industrial Engineer Really Make?
Industrial engineering is an ever-growing field, but just how much does an industrial engineer make?
Over 500,000 Deaths per Year Linked to Air Pollution in Europe
According to research from the European Environment Agency (EEA), over 500,000 premature deaths a year in Europe are air-pollution related.
Citrus Fruit Oils Present Possible Mosquito Control Alternative
Natural essential oils taken from a citrus fruit peel may prove to be a significant ingredient in alternative, non-toxic mosquito control programs.