Engineering
Researchers from Spain have engineered a portable electronic nose (e-nose) that's almost as sharp as a human nose at sniffing out the stink of wastewater treatment plants. Coupled with a drone, the lightweight e-nose can ...
Nov 16, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Washington University researchers have developed a filter that treats wastewater and also generates electricity—an advance that could reshape energy use at treatment plants.
Jun 3, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
The power of machine learning in enhancing the quality of the manufacturing process is getting increasingly recognized. AI and machine learning have become popular tools for manufacturers to improve throughput and optimize ...
Apr 17, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Salt is power. It might sound like alchemy, but the energy in places where salty ocean water and freshwater mingle could provide a massive source of renewable power. Stanford researchers have developed an affordable, durable ...
Jul 29, 2019
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Engineering
Billions of years ago, when Earth's atmosphere reeked of unbreathable gases, microbes evolved in the absence of oxygen. As Earth matured and the nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere formed, these anaerobic, or oxygen-averse, bacteria ...
May 11, 2018
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Energy & Green Tech
It's good for crops, it's good for water and, in the end, it's good for people and the planet. Why would anyone not turn food waste into compost?
Mar 29, 2016
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