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UK Slammed By UN Over Air Pollution
According to a recent report from the UN, the UK is failing to address the issue of air pollution.
New Drone Swarming Tech Gets FAA Approval
New drone swarming technology developed by researchers from CU Boulder will allow one operator to pilot up to 30 drones at one time.
Microplastics in Drinking Water
According to a study released this week, people may be consuming 3,000 to 4,000 microparticles of plastic from tap water annually.
Convert Standard Pipe to High Volume Air Conveyors with EXAIR's Threaded Line Vac Products
EXAIR has introduced two new sizes to its line of aluminum Threaded Line Vac series of products that convert ordinary pipe into high-volume, air-powered conveying systems for scrap, parts, trim and other bulk materials. The EXAIR aluminum Threaded Line Vac is available in 2-1/2" NPT and 3" NPT versions, ideal for conveying larger parts or bulk material over long distances. The NPT threads attach directly to the pipe for easy construction with standard pipe and fittings.
Firebricks Are the Key to a Rise in Carbon-Free Energy
MIT researchers have found a way to use this old invention to play a key role in switching the world away from fossil fuels to carbon-free energy sources.
Authenticating a Document Using a Paper's Fingerprint
Even altered paper (i.e., heated, scribbled upon or water damaged paper) can be analyzed, according to researchers.
Designer Furniture...Made from Cow Manure
Determining that the material could be shaped and styled for this purpose, product design student Sanelisiwe Mafa used the material to create fully recyclable stools and designer flower pots.
Researchers Find New Ways to Bring Sports Venues to Achieve Zero Waste
Officials at college sporting venues are leading the effort toward zero-waste events at their facilities.
Antidepressants Found in Great Lakes Fish
Researchers are concerned that the Niagara River, connecting Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, is just a sampling of a larger problem.
New Technique Could Ramp Up Mass Biodegradable Plastic Production
Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Jiangnan University have discovered a step to the production of plant-derived, biodegradable plastic that could improve the properties and overcome the obstacles in the way of manufacturing this plastic commercially.
Talking Drones
Amazon's new drone patent will enable drones to request information or respond to questions posed to them by humans while making deliveries.
Dermatologist Designing Wristband To Alert Wearer to Potential for Sunburn
Called the Eclipse RX, Matthys believes that the band will encourage users to take part in outdoor activities while simultaneously taking care of their skin.
Safer 3D Printing
As 3D printing becomes more and more sophisticated, concerns continue to linger about the release of nanoparticles while the device is in use, possibly affecting the health of users. According to a recent study, researchers have devised a way to eliminate the release of nanoparticles in a number of these printers.
Chemical Found in Popular Club Drug To Treat PTSD
Military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may get some relief in the shape of an ingredient found in the popular club drug Ecstasy, thanks to a recent “breakthrough therapy” designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Even Treated Scrubs Don't Fight Contamination
Despite wearing scrubs outfitted with antimicrobial properties, health care workers’ clothing still became contaminated with bacteria, according to a recent study.
Chemicals Found in Yoga Mats Affect Fertility
Flame retardant chemicals found in products such as yoga mats are thought to be tied to disrupted fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a recent study.
Notable Air Quality Gains for Port of Long Beach
The port is reaping the benefits for more than a decade of air quality improvements.
Test Strip Can Determine Blood Alcohol Content Within Two Minutes
Measuring a user's saliva, the Promilless informs the user within two minutes if they are fit to drive a car or not.
The Truth About the Chemicals in Your Sunscreen
Trader Joe’s Nourish Spray Sunscreen, with an SPF of +50 (experts recommend using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher for daily use), comes in at number two on the Consumer Reports list.
Testing Composite Aircrafts
Recently demonstrating the technology at the 13th International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2017, the detector relies on a combination of data processing algorithms and thermal tomography and defectometry to operate.