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Chinese Academy of Sciences Unveils FoodSky Model

Nationwide Pediatric Specialist Shortage Addressed with E-Consults

Scientists Seek Enhanced Tools for Designing Vaccines

Researchers Identify Key Gene for Regulating Food Intake

Study Suggests Symptom Provocation Enhances rTMS Efficacy

Study Reveals Impact of Orders on Moral Decision-Making

Challenges of Brain Tumors in Modern Medicine

Revolutionizing Chronic Illness Treatment with Soft Electronic Implants

Brain Tumor Discovery Prompts AI Diagnostic Breakthrough

Study Reveals Variability in Background Sound Detection

Study Reveals Economic Disadvantage Affects Children's Lifespan

Challenges in Treating Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Stanford Health Care Clinicians Utilize ChatEHR for Patient Records

Ai Tool by Johns Hopkins & Duke: Revolutionizing Disease Outbreak Prediction

Novel Test Detects Adjuvanted Allergoids in Medicinal Products

Global Experts Warn: Urgent Action Needed for Liver Disease

Autonomous AI Agent for Clinical Decision-Making in Oncology

States' Attorneys General Urge FDA to Ease Mifepristone Restrictions

Study Links BMI and Physical Activity to Childhood Cancer Survivors' Neoplasms

Exploring Neural Substrate of Visual Imagery: Breakthrough Study

New Treatments for Early Alzheimer's: Accessible Diagnostic Tests

Navigating Unfamiliar Areas: Using Landmarks for Direction

High Blood Pressure: Top Cause of Death in US

Mail-In Self-Collection Boosts Cervical Cancer Screening

Japanese Walking: A Fitness Trend for Health Benefits

Potential Benefits of Fecal Microbiota Transplants

New AI Tool Predicts Type 1 Diabetes Risk

New Imaging Technique Identifies TNBC Subtypes

Importance of Social Engagement for Older Adults

Drug for Urinary Tract Infections Recalled Due to Contamination

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Emerging Strategy: Post-Functionalization for Advanced Polymers

NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey Reveals Arsia Mons Volcano

Importance of Voluntary CSR and ESG Disclosure

Chinese Researchers Develop Metal Nanowire Retinal Prosthesis

Decline of Kelp Abundance in Southern Maine

The Vital Role of Boron in Plant Development

Research Team Uncovers Genetic Homogeneity Challenge in Kelp Aquaculture

Study Unveils Fish Slaughter Pain: Welfare Solutions

Enhancing Data Transmission Efficiency with Co-Packaged Optics

Optimizing Space Allocation in Living Cell City

Chilean Fisherman Rodrigo Gallardo Seeks Blessings for Pacific Hake

Detecting and Safeguarding Against Sarin Nerve Agent

Canada's Non-Producing Wells Emit 7x More Methane

India Grants Key License to Elon Musk's Starlink

Study Reveals Desert Dust's Impact on Air Pollution

Victoria Glynn's Coral Research: Illustrations Explain Survival Edge

Brazil's Environmental Goals Suffer Major Setback: Amazon Deforestation Surges 92%

Antarctica's Extreme Weather Events to Double by 2100

"Secret Life of Scleractinia: Okinawa's Underwater Coral Builders"

Uncovering Mysteries: Scientific Research as Detective Work

Uncovering Marine Ecosystems in Deep Sea Sediments

Breakthrough Study Links Microscopic Friction to Earthquake Prediction

Can Electronics Self-Destruct Like in "Mission: Impossible"?

New Species of Pterosaur Discovered in Late Cretaceous Japan

Chinese Academy Scientists Synthesize Protactinium-210

Bioarchaeological Study Reveals Insights on Bronze Age Cemetery

LHCb Experiment Achieves Precision Physics Milestone

Ocean's Majestic Megafauna: Secrets of Whales, Sharks, Seals

Novel Experimental Method Unveils Hyperon Potential

Bio-Based Hot Glue Outperforms Epoxy Resins

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EU Countries Support Extended Flight Delay Compensation Rules

EU states look to trim compensation for flight delays

Film festival showcases what artificial intelligence can do on the big screen

Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Movie Making

Breakthrough in Lead Halide Perovskite Solar Cells

New class of SrHfSe₃ chalcogenide perovskite solar cells with diverse HTMs may make more efficient solar tech

Enhancing Spatial Measurement with Intensity Interferometry

An active optical intensity interferometry scheme enables synthetic aperture imaging from over a kilometer away

Oregon State University Researchers Develop Cleaner Wood-Burning Stove Tech

New technologies help wood-burning stoves burn more efficiently, produce less smoke

New Europe push to curb children's social media use

European Countries Take Action to Limit Minors' Social Media Access

Amazon Commits to Crack Down on Fake Online Reviews

Amazon agrees to tackle fake reviews in UK: regulator

'No doubt' Canadian firm will be first to extract deep sea minerals: CEO

Metals Company CEO Confident in Deep Sea Mining Success

Just 2% of tidal and offshore solar energy could make a dent in carbon dioxide emissions

Tidal and Offshore Solar Energy for Global CO2 Reduction

Facebook Reverses Hate Speech Rules, Social Media Faces Toxicity

AI tackles toxic speech online: Can algorithms judge fairness as well as accuracy?

Korean Research Team Innovates Continuous Oxy-Fuel Syngas Process

Hard-to-recycle thermoset waste plastics reborn as hydrogen

JPEG XS: Forward-looking standard for professional all-IP video production

Rising Pressure on Production: Impact of High-Quality Video

Sustainable, low-cost batteries for the electric vehicles of tomorrow

Innovative Method for Sustainable Lithium-Ion Battery Production

Insights on Citizen Participation in Energy Transition

If you're in this California town for two hours, the city is tracking you. Should you be worried?

Citizen participation in the energy transition: Learning from experience

Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce Tracks City Visitors

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Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Helping construction material manufacturers reduce the energy consumption, carbon footprint of heating and cooling homes

The Cost of Heating and Cooling Homes

Heating and cooling homes carries a hefty economic and environmental price tag. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, more than half of all home energy in the United States is used for heating and cooling, representing more than 14% of the nation's overall energy use. The World Green Building Council reports the buildings and construction sector is responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions.

By understanding the true cost of heating and cooling a home, citizens can make better decisions to reduce energy usage and save money. Possible solutions include improving insulation, upgrading to energy-efficient windows, and switching to energy-efficient heating systems.

Making environmentally friendly upgrades to a home is a great way to lower energy costs and reduce emissions. It also helps create a healthier, more comfortable living environment. Working with a certified energy efficiency professional can help guide these decisions and save money in the long run.



https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/helping-construction-material-manufacturers-reduce-the-energy-consumption-carbon-footprint-of-heating-and-cooling-homes

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Commerce Department launches applications for microchip funding

U.S. Commerce Department Opens Applications for $39 billion in Semiconductor Chip Manufacturing Funding

The U.S. Commerce Department kicked off unprecedented federal spending on Tuesday with the opening of applications for $39 billion in funding for semiconductor chip manufacturing. These tiny components are essential for modern technology and vehicles.

The funding will go towards investment in the United States and cultivating domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing capabilities. This includes providing incentives for research and development, manufacturing, and production, among other areas.

This boosts the U.S. in the global semiconductor chip manufacturing industry, to ensure the future of emerging technologies and automotive needs. The U.S. Commerce Department has made it clear that this funding is vital for the nation’s technological advancement and economic prosperity.

Information and applications are available here.



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Economical and resource-saving green hydrogen

HighHy Project: Improving Efficiency of AEM Electrolysis Technology to Produce Green Hydrogen

HighHy Project: Improving Efficiency of AEM Electrolysis Technology to Produce Green Hydrogen

Large quantities of green hydrogen are needed to ensure a successful energy transition. In order to achieve this, an international team of researchers from Germany and New Zealand is working on the HighHy project – aiming to improve the efficiency of the emerging AEM electrolysis technology.

AEM electrolysis is a type of electrolysis technology that uses a membrane and electrodes to separate molecules, such as water, into hydrogen and oxygen. This method is more efficient than traditional electrolysis, as it reduces energy loss through heat.

The HighHy project aims to further improve the efficiency of the AEM electrolysis technology, so that green hydrogen can be produced in large quantities. This would help to make the energy transition both more feasible and more affordable.

The project has already made great progress and plans to continue improving the technology in the near future. With its help, large amounts of green hydrogen can eventually be produced, paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.



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Tool helps prevent fires and explosions in natural gas lines

Using FlareSimulator to Prevent Potential Hazards in Natural Gas Grids

Natural gas grids must be serviced and maintained on a regular basis. To do this, flares are typically used to vent the natural gas. But it is important to maintain a minimum distance between flares and houses, trees and other close objects, in order to reduce the risk of explosions.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF has produced an assistive tool called FlareSimulator to help with this process. By inputting various parameters related to the natural gas grid, the tool is able to calculate the correct distance for flares and prevent potential hazards.

With FlareSimulator, natural gas grids can be serviced in a safe and efficient manner. The simulations conducted by the tool enable researchers to test the effects of certain parameters, such as wind and pressure, on the distance required between flares and other objects.

Overall, FlareSimulator is an invaluable tool for servicing natural gas grids, providing researchers with the information they need to maintain the correct distance between flares and nearby houses, trees and other objects.



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Underwater acoustic wireless communication using TCP/IP

Acoustic communication through water is a phenomenon well known among numerous sea creatures, such as whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans. Crustaceans and fish also partake in this type of communication with sound. However, the origin of this aquatic communication dates back to the time of Leonardo da Vinci, who first described an acoustic listening technique in 1490, although modern-day active sonar methods are vastly more sophisticated than his passive technique.

The conversation between sea creatures often functions as a powerful form of communication, as well as a way to locate prey and navigate. Different creatures produce and receive different types of sounds based upon the nature of their environment. As technology advances, further research on underwater acoustics can be explored, as well as its potential applications in the field of communications and navigation.



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A new bioinspired earthworm robot for future underground exploration

Soft Robot Inspired by Earthworms Created by IIT-Italian Institute of Technology

Soft Robot Inspired by Earthworms Created by IIT-Italian Institute of Technology

Researchers at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) in Genoa have created a new soft robot that is inspired by the biology of earthworms. This soft robot is able to crawl thanks to soft actuators that are able to elongate or squeeze when air passes through them or is drawn out.

The innovative design of the soft robot allows it to perform a variety of tasks and gives it the capability to move within confined spaces like those found on a factory floor or in a hazardous environment. Furthermore, the robot can be easily adapted for different applications by adjusting the number and position of its actuators.

The soft robot is yet another example of the amazing possibilities offered by robotics and is sure to revolutionize the field in the near future.



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Almost all cobalt can be recycled using new method requiring less energy with little environmental impact

Researchers Create More Eco-Friendly Trick to Retrieve Cobalt from Used Lithium-ion Batteries

Researchers Create More Eco-Friendly Trick to Retrieve Cobalt from Used Lithium-ion Batteries

Researchers at Linnaeus University have developed a more environmentally friendly way of retrieving cobalt from used lithium-ion batteries. With a liquid solvent made of readily available substances, derived from urine and acetic acid, over 97 percent of the cobalt can be recovered. The researchers see good potential for large-scale application.

The new solvent is composed of ammonia and a source of acetate, both of which are derived from urine and acetic acid. This isn't the first time urine has been used for environmentally friendly methods; its high ammonium content makes it an ideal source for extracting cobalt.

The cobalt extraction process is expensive and highly energy intensive, so this method of extraction is both cost-effective and energy-saving. It also uses chemicals that are much safer for the environment compared to traditional methods.

The team aims to improve the solvent's performance even further to allow for the extraction of other valuable metals such as nickel, manganese and molybdenum. They also plan to investigate potential applications in other industries, such as the production of fuel cells and batteries.

This research demonstrates the viability of using sustainable, natural methods to recover metals from used lithium-ion batteries. The researchers' method is a significant step forward in creating a more sustainable future.



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