Engineering
University of South Australia researchers have worked with industry to build a world-first, energy-efficient refrigeration system that could revolutionize how we cool supermarkets, hospitals, abattoirs and other systems.
Jul 18, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Industrial emissions are one of the main sources of climate change-inducing carbon dioxide (CO2). While adopting renewable and clean energy alternatives is one option for mitigating these carbon emissions, carbon capture ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Engineering
For those living in cities, space to play sports outside can be a scarcity. Recently, natural grass in parks or public sports courts has often been replaced with more durable artificial turf to allow heavy consecutive use.
Jul 9, 2024
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Engineering
Scientists say they have found a way to cool buildings that will reduce dependence on energy-hungry air conditioners.
Jul 9, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Painting roofs white or covering them with a reflective coating would be more effective at cooling cities like London than vegetation-covered "green roofs," street-level vegetation or solar panels, finds a new study led by ...
Jul 4, 2024
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Business
Congress is pressing Amazon to share more information about its safety record—from warehouses to delivery drivers—but some workers' rights advocacy groups say lawmakers aren't moving fast enough.
Jul 1, 2024
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Robotics
Robots that can navigate various terrains both rapidly and efficiently could be highly advantageous, as they could successfully complete complex missions in challenging environments. For instance, these robots could help ...
Energy & Green Tech
A U.K. university spin-out has developed a bacteria-powered battery that harvests energy from microorganisms in the soil to recharge itself, with a prototype already rolled out in Brazil.
Jun 21, 2024
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Hi Tech & Innovation
With weather, limited flights and long distances, gravel runways at remote airports—particularly in northern Canada—are difficult to get to, let alone to inspect for safety.
Jun 14, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
More money is pouring into solar power than all other electricity sources combined, with investments set to reach half a trillion dollars this year, the world's top energy research body said Thursday.
Jun 6, 2024
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