http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. The ship-breaking industry, which critics say harms the environment and exploits low-paid workers in developing countries, faces tougher controls if plans approved by European lawmakers Thursday come into force. http://phys.org/news285517554.html Space & Earth Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:40:02 EST news285517554 Rajesh Bagchi was once an engineer in California and Colorado, providing software support on water and sewer master plans to utilities and consultants and co-authoring papers about polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-contaminated sediments for publication in environmental engineering and hazardous materials journals. http://phys.org/news271579318.html Other Sciences Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:42:19 EST news271579318 (Phys.org)—Scientists in the Advanced Materials and Nanosystems directorate at the Lockheed Martin Space Systems Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Palo Alto have developed a revolutionary nanotechnology copper-based electrical interconnect material, or solder, that can be processed around 200 °C. Once fully optimized, the CuantumFuse solder material is expected to produce joints with up to 10 times the electrical and thermal conductivity compared to tin-based materials currently in use. Applications in military and commercial systems are currently under consideration. http://phys.org/news270382846.html Nanotechnology Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:30:04 EST news270382846 (Phys.org)—Using a novel method of integrating video technology and familiar control devices, a research team from Georgia Tech and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is developing a technique to simplify remote control of robotic devices. http://phys.org/news267810697.html Electronics Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:52:01 EST news267810697 The ocean, the ground, rocks and trees act as carbon drains but are far from places where greenhouses gases are concentrated, especially CO2. A Spanish researcher has proposed human, agricultural and livestock waste, such as urine, as a way to absorb this gas. http://phys.org/news264416912.html Space & Earth Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:40:01 EST news264416912 For coffee lovers, the first cup of the morning is one of life's best aromas. But did you know that the leftover grounds could eliminate one of the worst smells around – sewer gas? http://phys.org/news247915839.html Chemistry Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:31:05 EST news247915839 (AP) -- Apple is defending itself against a fresh barrage of criticism from Chinese environmental activists over alleged pollution by the manufacturers who make its iconic iPhones, iPads and other products. http://phys.org/news234081297.html Technology Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:35:08 EST news234081297 The metallic particles in the smoke emitted by fireworks pose a health risk, particularly to people who suffer from asthma. This is the conclusion of a study led by researchers from the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), published this week in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. http://phys.org/news209131046.html Medicine & Health Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:10:03 EST news209131046 (PhysOrg.com) -- Americans love their consumer electronics, but what happens to all the gadgets when their useful life is over? Despite being one of the largest generators of "e-waste" in the world, the U.S. has no federal policies on recycling electronic waste or handling hazardous materials from technological trash. http://phys.org/news177095650.html Space & Earth Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:15:07 EST news177095650 An adhesive used in products like laminate countertops may also help cement a place for economically viable biofuels, according to a Kansas State University researcher. http://phys.org/news176047645.html Chemistry Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:20:01 EST news176047645