News tagged with cleaning systems

Researchers let loo-se on unique project

University of Manchester researchers are beginning work on a prototype device for harvesting energy and clean drinking water from human waste.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Climate: Nine bids to host future technology centre

Plans for a global centre to help transfer clean technology to poorer countries have drawn nine bids, including from Iran's oil industry and a team led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the UN climate forum said on ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Device for harvesting energy and water from human waste gets green light

Work on a prototype device for harvesting energy and clean drinking water from human waste gets the go ahead this month.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Costs for changing pollution criteria in Florida waters likely to exceed EPA estimates

The costs to switch to numeric criteria for limiting nutrient pollutants in Florida waters are expected to exceed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates, says a new National Research Council report. The committee ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Growing algae could clean the Chesapeake Bay and create biofuel

Maryland's Eastern Shore is known for vast soybean and corn farms, but if Patrick Kangas had his way it would be covered in slime.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Tap water warning in Copenhagen after E.coli found

Parts of the Danish capital Copenhagen were without clean drinking water Saturday after high levels of the E.coli bacteria were detected in the municipal tap water system.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Aug 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Metal-mining bacteria are green chemists

Microbes could soon be used to convert metallic wastes into high-value catalysts for generating clean energy, say scientists writing in the September issue of Microbiology.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Sep 02, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

NPL unveils quantitative means of monitoring ultrasonic cleaning systems

Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems are widely used in healthcare applications during the sterilization of surgical instruments, and in many manufacturing and process industries. They work by passing a high frequency ...

Technology / Engineering

created Aug 11, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Japan donates 10 million dollars for Galapagos solar energy

Japan has donated 10 million dollars to Ecuador to help fund a solar energy project in the Galapagos Islands, a UN-designated World Heritage site, Ecuador's Electricity Ministry said Friday.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 03, 2010 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (6) | comments 0

1,000m underground central heating system planned

(PhysOrg.com) -- A pioneering scheme to build a giant central heating system that will harness heat from deep underground is being developed by university scientists.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Jan 12, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 3

Mint robot puts shine on hardwood floors

Evolution Robotics is betting that folks with hardwood or tile floors are craving mechanical maids to keep them beautiful.

Electronics / Robotics

created Jan 10, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Scientists analyze Hurricane Ike's effects on waterways, fish contamination

A long-term environmental research project being conducted at the University of Houston may offer important information about the effects of Hurricane Ike on pollution levels and help regulators determine whether existing ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0