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Gas Leaks Pinpointed Early Thanks to Automated 3D Tracking Technology
Researchers have developed a way to create a 3D image of a leaked gas cloud that provides detailed information about the leak such as location, volume and concentration.
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Large Quantities of Biodegradable Plastics Found in Fertilizers From Composting Plants
Finished compost from composting plants in Germany has been found to contain a large number of biodegradable plastic particles, calling into question the plastic's suitability in environmentally and nutritionally sensitive areas.
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Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture Supported by Promising Non-Destructive Sensors
According to research, advancements of in vivo sensors to diagnose plant health will improve crop growth and minimize resources used in agriculture.
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Tiny Fish-Like Robot "Swims" Around Collecting Microplastics
Researchers have created a light-activated fish robot that “swims” around quickly, picking up and removing potentially harmful microplastics from the environment.
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Atmospheric Water Vapor Measurements Improved With Open-Air Spectroscopy
Researchers have shown that a new mid-infrared spectrometer can precisely measure the ratios of different forms of water in atmospheric water vapor through open air in a little over 15 minutes.
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Do We Trust Gene-Edited Foods?
According to a study, people who are more willing to eat gene-edited foods generally view science and technology as a primary means to solve society’s problems.
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Will AI Help or Hinder the Battle Against Climate Change?
As the world fights climate change, will the increasingly widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) be a help or a hindrance?
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Granules Provide an Eco-Friendly Wastewater Treatment Solution
Scientists have developed an innovative method for cleaning contaminated water using hydrogel granules made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a biological carrier for microorganism cultures, which decompose pollutants in wastewater.
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"Cradle of Humankind" Fossils May Be Over a Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
A new dating method just pushed the age of some fossils found at the site of Sterkfontein Caves back more than a million years. This would make them older than Dinkinesh, also called Lucy, the world’s most famous Australopithecus fossil.
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Technology Helps More of Each Fish Reach Our Plates
Unlike meat, over half of the weight of fish ends up as side-streams which never reach our plates. Now, food researchers are introducing a new sorting technology that means we get five good cuts from fish and not just the fillet.
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