HEADLINES ARCHIVE
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.
Ironmaking 101 – From Ore to Iron with Smelting and Direct Iron Reduction
While the blast furnace remains an important tool for ironmaking, newer technologies such as smelting and direct iron reduction are available to produce iron with minimal byproduct generation and slag-free hot metal. Smelting reduction and direct iron reduction can reduce energy input, lower greenhouse gas emissions and minimize slag byproduct generation, resulting in overall cost, productivity and life cycle enhancements.
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.
Rayfrigeration: a Solar-Powered Transport Refrigeration Unit
The zero-emissions unit completed a five-month trial on a truck delivering fresh dairy products throughout Fresno, Calif.
Air Pollution and Greenhouse Costs of Oil Transport
Air pollution and greenhouse gas costs of shipping crude by rail are nearly twice as large as those for oil pipelines.
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.
A Possible Solution to the Offensive Odor of Wastewater Treatment
Using common and inexpensive chemicals, researchers discovered a possible solution to the toxic and smelly anaerobic digestion (recovering energy and nutrients from wastewater sludge via microorganisms fermenting organic waste) process often used in wastewater treatment facilities.
Army Has Developed a New Material for Soldier Protection Systems
Researchers from the U.S. Army and MIT have created a unique experimental device to test the durability of high performance and robust polymeric materials that strengthen when they are under attack.
Ironmaking 101 – From Ore to Iron with Blast Furnaces
The first step in the production of steel or cast iron alloys is the reduction of iron ore, which contains iron oxide and gangue or mineral impurities, to unrefined hot metal or pig iron. The blast furnace is currently the key tool for ironmaking.
Researchers Develop a Nanomaterial that Uses Solar Energy to Generate Hydrogen from Seawater
A new hybrid nanomaterial uses solar energy to generate hydrogen from seawater. This method is cheaper and more efficient than current materials.
Study Investigates Contaminants in Drinking Water
Brazilian and American scientists have joined forces to compare water and sewage treatment systems to reveal what emerging contaminants are appearing in those environments.
An Adhesive that Heals Wounds
Called MeTro, the glue is designed to close wounds that are at risk of expanding and reopening.
Researchers Find New Way to Produce Clean Hydrogen Fuel from Water with the Sun
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a new kind of photocatalyst for producing hydrogen from water.
3D-Printed Set Is 'Extraordinary'
First look at the set for the theatrical production of the opera "Fra Diavolo" in Rome, Italy, which was fabricated by 3D printing.
Fabric Capable of Detecting Dehydrated Drivers
Recently warning consumers of the dangers associated with driving while dehydrated, Nissan demonstrated a new sweat sensing technology in one of its automobiles.
Kits for Clean Water Get Crowdfunding Treatment
Using gravity, sunlight and a few materials, the kits are capable of producing as much as 10 liters per day of safe drinking water. Researchers hope to raise $30,000 through the crowdfunding initiative, which would enable them to create 1,000 kits.
Start-Up Creates Wearable Air Quality Tracker
Interns for a Paris start-up that builds air quality and forecasting technologies have spent the last three years helping to build, design and test a device capable of tracking both indoor and outdoor air quality.
Ancient Mystery Solved: Moving Stone to the Great Pyramid of Giza
A recently discovered diary has provided insight into the 4,000-year-old Egyptian infrastructure that produced the Great Pyramid of Giza.