News tagged with impact protection

UB examines violations in developing natural gas in Pennsylvania's marcellus shale

The University at Buffalo's Shale Resources and Society Institute today issued a report, "Environmental Impacts During Shale Gas Drilling: Causes, Impacts and Remedies," which offers the first quantitative data review of ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Hunting for bomb-eating bugs

University of Arizona researchers are studying the environmental effects of insensitive munitions compounds, or IMCs, which are new, more stable explosives that won't detonate in response to heat or shock.

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Study shows air emissions near fracking sites may impact health

In a new study, researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health have shown that air pollution caused by hydraulic fracturing or fracking may contribute to acute and chronic health problems for those living near natural ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 19, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

All foamed up: Synthesis of macroporous polystyrene through polymerization of foamed emulsions

(PhysOrg.com) -- Packaging, insulation, and impact protection are examples of commercial uses of polymer foams. Depending on the intended application, the properties required of these foams can differ greatly. In the journal ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New research reveals Hurricane Katrina's impact on ecological and human health

Scientists studying the environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans have revealed the ecological impact and human health risks from exposure to chemical contaminants. ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 13, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Electromagnetic fields as cutting tools

(PhysOrg.com) -- The bodywork on motor vehicles must be sufficiently stable, but processing the high-strength steels involved -- for example punching holes in them -- can prove something of a challenge. A new steel-cutting ...

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (21) | comments 13

EPA: ethanol crops displaces climate-friendly ones

(AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency says that corn ethanol - as made today - wouldn't meet a congressional requirement that ethanol produce 20 percent less greenhouse gas than gasoline. But the agency said it is ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 05, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 4