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Nanotech Discovery May Green Chemical Manufacturing
Saturday, March 6th, 2010Image via Wikipedia
A new nanotech catalyst
developed by McGill University Chemists Chao-Jun Li, Audrey Moores and their colleagues offers industry an opportunity to reduce the use of expensive and toxic heavy metals.
Catalysts are substances used to facilitate and drive chemical reactions. Although chemists have long been aware of the ecological and economic [...]
Small Liquid Sensor May Detect Cancer Instantly, Could Lead to Home Detection Kit
Saturday, March 6th, 2010Image via Wikipedia
What if it were possible to go to the store and buy a kit to quickly and accurately diagnose cancer, similar to a pregnancy test?
A University of Missouri researcher is developing a tiny sensor, known as an acoustic resonant sensor, that is smaller than a human hair and could test [...]
Biogas Climate Benefit Greater Than Previously Thought?
Monday, March 1st, 2010Image via Wikipedia
Biogas from refuse produces 95 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline,
according to a new research report. With a few simple improvements to the biogas plants, the figure can rise to 120 per cent — i.e. biogas becomes more than climate neutral. This can be compared with the [...]
Neighborhood Grids Promise Energy Gains
Monday, March 1st, 2010Image via Wikipedia
European researchers are creating technology that will treat neighbourhoods like a miniature power grid,
sharing energy generated at each house according to need. Allied to a host of other developments, the concept promises huge energy savings.
European researchers at the Beywatch project will create ’smart’ homes that balance energy needs within [...]
When Cars Go to Driving School
Monday, March 1st, 2010Image via Wikipedia
Posh cars already learn how you like your seat and steering wheel adjusted.
The next generation of cars may be smart enough to learn how you drive and warn you when you’re not driving safely.
Drivers go to school to learn to anticipate emerging situations and respond appropriately. Why shouldn’t cars do [...]
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