How floating solar panels are being used to power electric grids
In a world of finite land, solar farms can take up a lot of space. But there's a solution for that scarcity: panels that float.
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Australia requires more water to lead the way on green hydrogen
Australia is well-positioned to be a global leader in green hydrogen production. Green hydrogen is produced using a renewable power source such as solar or wind. As a substitute for fossil fuels, it will help to meet growing ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Flushing toilets aren't the solution to South Africa's sanitation problem
Many households in some of South Africa's biggest cities have been facing water restrictions in recent times—sometimes lasting for days at a time. People have had to make tough choices. For example, if you have a bottle ...
Nov 18, 2022
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Robotics
Shape-shifting drone flies and dives to find aquatic environmental clues
A new Imperial-developed "dual robot" drone can both fly through air and land on water to collect samples and monitor water quality.
Jun 14, 2022
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Machine learning & AI
Drones and machine learning reveal the scale of plastic pollution in river habitats
Plastic pollution is a major global issue but grasping the scale of the problem can be challenging. In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the University of Tsukuba developed a novel method for ...
May 12, 2022
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Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents
Plant-covered roofs have become a regular sight in Portland, Oregon. The city is a leader in incorporating green infrastructure for stormwater management, including free street trees, rebates for small residential housing ...
May 4, 2022
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US seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows
The race is on to produce more lithium in the United States.
Mar 28, 2022
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Engineer develops tool to predict oxygen levels in water
Plants and animals on land aren't the only organisms that need oxygen to survive. Underwater aquatic life also requires dissolved oxygen to live and prosper.
Mar 9, 2022
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Winged microchip is smallest-ever human-made flying structure
Northwestern University engineers have added a new capability to electronic microchips: flight.
Sep 22, 2021
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Novel intelligent vehicles to monitor water source safety for 2022 Winter Olympic Games
As the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games are approaching, it's a high priority to guarantee the water quality of Guanting Reservoir, one of the water resources of the Games.
May 18, 2021
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Water quality
Water quality is the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water. It is most frequently used by reference to a set of standards against which compliance can be assessed. The most common standards used to assess water quality relate to drinking water, safety of human contact, and for health of ecosystems.
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