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Is Craigslist Good for the Environment?
Craigslist and other such websites where people go to unload unwanted items may be encouraging behavior that benefits the environment, according to research from Penn State.
Team Develops Sensor Array Capable of Locating Humans Trapped in Rubble
An international team of scientists has developed a portable, lightweight and inexpensive sensor that can be used by first responders to search for survivors, who may be possibly covered in the rubble of a building collapse brought on by a natural disaster like an earthquake or another disaster such as a bombing.
Old Tappan Zee Bridge to Get New Life
The recently shuttered Tappan Zee Bridge, which spans the Hudson River north of New York City, is about to get a second life as material used in the construction of six artificial reefs all off of the coast of New York's Long Island.
Researchers Discover Enzyme Capable of Digesting Plastic
As concern for plastic pollution mounts, scientists have discovered a naturally occurring enzyme capable of digesting certain plastics in a matter of days versus the hundreds of years it would take to break down otherwise.
NASA Invests in Gravitational Lens Imaging, Laser-Particle Beams and Other Visionary Technology
Twenty-five futuristic technology concepts that have the potential to transform space travel missions have been selected by NASA for feasibility studies.
Watch EMI and ESD Solved In Seconds
Watch EESeal's short video and see for yourself how you can solve EMI and ESD in seconds.
Method Joins Steel and Aluminum Together for Lighter and More Fuel-efficient Military Vehicles
A new process called "friction stir dovetailing" has the ability to join thick plates of aluminum to steel.
3D Printed Metamaterial Isn’t Constrained When Compressed By Magnets
The 3D printed material has the ability to change between active control and passive states.
Endangered Whale Washes Ashore in Spain with 64 Pounds of Plastic and Other Debris in its Stomach
In yet another example of how overwhelmed our oceans are with plastic waste, a young sperm whale washed ashore in Spain, weighed down with 64 pounds of plastic and other debris in its stomach and intestines.
A Greener Method to Create Plastic by Capturing CO2 Developed
Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI) at Swansea University researchers has developed a new way to convert waste carbon dioxide into a molecule that is the basic starting point of making plastic.
Rivers All Around the World Coursing with Pharma Waste
With significant implications for the environment, both over-the-counter and prescription drug waste is surging through rivers all over the world, according to recent research.
Major Breakthrough in Antihydrogen Opens a New Door for Antimatter Studies
Scientists have performed the most precise measurement of antimatter ever done.
Apple Facilities Around the World Now Powered Entirely by Renewable Energy
According to a recent report, Apple has achieved its objective to have all of its facilities powered by 100 percent clean energy.
New Wireless Sensors Could Gather Health Data of Bedridden Patients
Healthcare professionals may soon be able to better monitor patients that have been confined to their beds as the result of illness or injury thanks to small skin-like sensors that can be affixed to patients, collecting health data such as temperature and blood pressure.
Study Finds that Food Packaging May Impact Nutrient Absorption
Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York, have determined that food packaging may have a negative impact on the operation of the digestive tract according to a new study.
New Method for Biofuel Production Developed from Mushroom Farming
National University of Singapore (NUS) engineers have recently discovered that the bacteria TG57 can convert cellulose to biobutanol when isolated from the waste that is created when farmers gather mushrooms.
Researchers Develop Transparent Patch to Detect Dangerous Food Threats
Imagine not having to play a guessing game with foods that are dangerously close to their expiration date, but that still look and smell just fine. That is the aim for McMaster researchers who have developed a method for determining whether or not meat and other foods are safe to eat.
New Method For Producing Ammonia is Eco-friendly and Happens on the Small-scale
University of Notre Dame researchers are focusing on developing a new method that synthesizes ammonia using renewable energy.
Protective Coating Material for Metal is Self-Healing, Liquid-Like and Made of Aluminum Oxide
A solid oxide protective coating has been discovered for metals to protect against any gaps or cracks that pop up over time with regular wear and tear.
Study Shows that Urban Mining Is Less Expensive than Traditional Mining
In terms of sustainability, recyclers have long understood the value in collecting useable parts and metals from e-waste (discarded mobile phones, televisions and computers). Yet, whether such a scheme made sense in terms of financial impact has only been recently determined thanks to a new report in ACS' journal Environmental Science & Technology.