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Common Household Products are Polluting the Atmosphere
Linked to millions of premature deaths each year, vehicle emissions from automobiles have borne much of the responsibility for air pollution levels in major cities.
Decommissioned Crane Now a Luxury Amsterdam Apartment
Located at KNSM-Island, the crane is a two-bedroom, three-story luxury apartment that tourists can rent for $860 (USD) a night.
Printing Method Prints Biological Structures to Help Cancer Research
Researchers have discovered a way to construct biological structures from molecules and cells from natural tissues.
A Thermal Blanket That Helps to Melt Snow Quickly
Looking for alternatives to melting the snowbanks that often linger well after temperatures have risen back above freezing, scientists tested the melting power of sunlight absorbing thermal blankets and found that they are capable of melting snow three times faster than traditional snow melting methods.
Cockroaches Used to Teach Robots How to Traverse Difficult Terrain
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University are training cockroaches to share how they move through dangerous territory with robotic vehicles.
Determining If Drones Offer 'Green' Delivery Option
Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Carnegie Mellon University, SRI International and the University of Colorado at Boulder set out to discover whether or not drone delivery reduced greenhouse gas emissions and energy use in the transportation industry.
Germany Considers Offering Free Public Transportation in Bid to Banish Air Pollution
In a dual effort to reduce traffic and meet EU air pollution targets in order to avoid steep fines, Germany is proposing to offer free public transportation.
FLEX 2018: Brewer Science Launches End-to-End Printed Electronics Service
The manufacturing materials company is expanding its role in the flexible printed sensor segment.
New Production Method Could Lead to Breakthroughs in Drug and Plastic Production
Chemical engineers from the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new production method that could revolutionize the production of plastics and pharmaceuticals.
The Civil Engineer's Love Affair with Tire Scrap
No better example of repurposing exists than what civil engineers have done with used tires.
U.S. Gets First Domestic Supply of the Most Commonly Used Medical Isotope
Recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval will ensure a domestic source of technetium-99m through the use of the RadioGenix System from NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes.
Pair Calls for More Research into "Indoor Chemistry"
Concerned that little is known about its impact on human health, two researchers — one from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in China and the other from the University of Toronto in Canada — are calling for an examination into the chemical reactions possibly occurring in homes and buildings.
Amazon Preparing to Launch Delivery Service
According to a recent report, retail giant Amazon is throwing its hat into the delivery ring by offering a shipping service to select businesses.
Study Links Air Pollution to Unethical Behavior
Reviewing data from a handful of both experimental and archival studies, researchers are citing anxiety -- which is associated with unethical behavior -- caused by levels of air pollution as a possible explanation.
Japanese Farmer Grows Banana with Edible Peel
Hoping to create a banana that was both pesticide-free and more flavorful than current offerings, Japanese farmer Setsuzo Tanaka instead created an organic banana encased in an edible peel
Tiny Microplastics in the Ocean Also a Threat to Whales, Sharks: Study
Amid concerns for how microplastics are affecting the smallest organisms in our oceans comes new research revealing the impact on some of the ocean’s largest marine creatures as well.
Robot Barista Debuts at Japanese Cafe
Joining an ever-growing list of robots capable of performing tasks such as bartending and cleaning homes is a robot barista capable of both brewing and serving coffee to customers in a Japanese cafe.
With Little Known About Glitter's Impact on the Environment, Scientists Urge Consumers to Look for Eco-friendly Alternative
Glitter, largely associated with elementary school arts and craft projects and celebrations, has come under fire recently for its unknown impact on the environment.
Computer Models Used to Discover How to Kill Deadly Bacteria Spores
Researchers from USC Viterbi School of Engineering have finally figured out bacteria behaviors using computer models.
Sales of Bottled Water Driven by Desire for Immortality
Thirst isn't the only factor driving the sale of bottled water. According to a new study, researchers assert that the desire to be immortal also plays a role in the sale of the product, despite concerns that bottled water might not be good for the consumer or the environment.