Video: Reverse osmosis: How engineers save lives
We all know that water quality is very important when it comes to public health.
May 13, 2021
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Engineering
Researchers harness 3-D printing to open new doors for microfluidics
Where two of the hottest fields in engineering intersect, Montana State University researchers have made a small breakthrough—literally—but one that could have a big impact across a wide range of applications.
Jun 23, 2020
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NIST 'high priority' list identifies critical need for improved plumbing
We don't use water like we used to. In recent decades, concerns about cost, water shortages and environmental impacts together with changes in plumbing design have driven down water usage per person. But because plumbing ...
May 12, 2020
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Automotive
Volkswagen expanding electric vehicle production in US
Volkswagen is making Tennessee its North American base for electric vehicle production, breaking ground on an $800 million (727 million euro) expansion at its plant in Chattanooga.
Nov 13, 2019
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Engineers invent smartphone device that detects harmful algae in 15 minutes
A team of engineers from NUS has developed a highly sensitive system that uses a smartphone to rapidly detect the presence of toxin-producing algae in water within 15 minutes. This invention can generate test results on-site, ...
Nov 6, 2019
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Low-tech, affordable solutions to improve water quality
Clever, fundamental engineering could go a long way toward preventing waterborne illness and exposure to carcinogenic substances in water.
Mar 19, 2018
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Semipermeable membrane plays role in drug-sniffing system
A drug -sniffing car kitted out with advanced sensors that can pick up suspicious chemicals has made the news rounds this month; it can smell drugs a quarter of a mile away, said Discovery News.
May 10, 2016 weblog
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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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