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A New Class of Glass Based on Metal-organic Compounds
Silica glass demonstrated the best glass-forming ability of all glasses until researchers synthesized zinc-based ZIF-62 metal-organic glass.
Researchers Discover that Flash Floods Carry Significiant Amount of Microplastics from Rivers to the Sea
While looking at the impact of microplastics on U.K. waterways over the course of several years, researchers from the University of Manchester discovered that flash floods had carried a significant amount of microplastics from rivers and streams to the ocean.
Norway Using Underwater Drones to Help Clean Its Fjords
On the surface, the Oslo Fjord in Norway seems beautiful and picturesque, yet look below the surface and you’ll see that the water is teeming with garbage thanks to a government -- one of the few in the world -- that allows for the offshore dumping of waste into its fjords.
Engineers Develop More Efficient and Durable Material for Insulation
Engineers from the University of Maryland have developed a material to compete with Styrofoam™ and other insulation materials that is lighter, more durable and environmentally friendly.
GE Catalyst Engine Advances Turboprop Design
GE Catalyst is the first turboprop engine in the world to incorporate 3D-printed components, replacing 855 conventionally manufactured titanium and steel parts with 12 parts additively manufactured from advanced alloys.
Thermoplastic Composite Doors Shrink Vehicle Carbon, Energy Footprints
A life cycle assessment found that doors made with glass fiber polypropylene-reinforced composites outperformed metal car doors in terms of global warming potential and cumulative energy demand.
A Better Understanding of Nano Basics
New research may advance the understanding of plasma-based synthesis, a widely used but poorly understood tool for creating nanostructures.
Scientists Develop Inexpensive Device to Test Drinking Water for Arsenic
With World Health Organization estimates of around 140 million people having to drink water containing unsafe levels of arsenic, scientists from UCL and Imperial College London have created an affordable and easy-to-use arsenic sensor.
Watch: EU is Inventorying Metal Resources in Scrap Vehicles
The information is being used to develop the first European database of valuable materials available for "urban mining" from scrap vehicles, spent batteries, waste electronic and electrical equipment, and mining wastes.
Strides in Regenerative Medicine: Bone Engineering
Researchers have designed a novel bone regeneration system that takes its cues from the body's process for "long bone" formation.
Discovered: the Most Structurally Complex Mineral on Earth
Exploration of an abandoned uranium mine in the Czech Republic has turned up ewingite, considered the most complex mineral on earth.
New Laser Method Can Detect Metabolic Changes in Cells
A team has developed an optical tool that has the ability to read metabolism at subcellular resolution without having to disturb the cells.
Solar/TENG Combo Produces Power, Rain or Shine
The silicon solar cell/triboelectric nanogenerator device generates power from both raindrops and sunlight.
New Molecule Kills Five Types of Deadly Drug-Resistant Superbugs
The new class of antimicrobial polymers -- called guanidinium-functionalized polycarbonates – is armed with a unique killing mechanism that can target a broad range of multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Germany Mulls Air Pollution Toll
Instead of banning older diesel vehicles in certain zones throughout German cities as was recently proposed, European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc believes that charging a toll to each driver based on their vehicle’s emissions would better combat air pollution.
Watch: LEGO to Launch Sustainable, Plant-based Plastic Bricks
Plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane will be used in the manufacturing of leaves, bushes and trees for LEGO sets.
Fighting 'Microfiber' Pollution Begins in the Laundry Room
As concerns for microbead (the tiny plastic particles found in many a household product) pollution mount, environmental scientists are now turning their attention to another pollutant that is likely following in the microbead’s footsteps straight into the ocean.
Reducing Carbon Emissions is Good for the Planet, But Also Good for Your Wallet
Researchers from Concordia University’s Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering have found a power method that reduces carbon to help the environment, while also cutting costs.
More and More Farmers Relying on Nature to Reduce Pesticide Use
All over the world, farmers are attempting to reduce their dependence on the pesticides used to protect their crops and are instead turning to nature for assistance.
High-performance CO2 Reduction with Single Atom Catalyst
Single nickel atoms are an efficient, cost-effective catalyst for converting carbon dioxide into useful chemicals.