An eco-friendly, low-cost solution to wastewater treatment
Researchers developed a sustainable wastewater treatment system made from agricultural and industrial wastes.
Materials Science
Nov 8, 2018
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Driving autonomous cars off the beaten path
Autonomous vehicles can follow the general rules of American roads, recognizing traffic signals and lane markings, noticing crosswalks and other regular features of the streets. But they work only on well-marked roads that ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 8, 2018
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Unique study shows how bats manoeuvre
For the first time, researchers have succeeded in directly measuring the aerodynamics of flying animals as they manoeuvre in the air. Previously, the upstroke of the wings was considered relatively insignificant compared ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 8, 2018
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Micropumps as a platform for understanding chemically propelled micromotors
The development of self-propelled micro- and nanomachines able to emulate the intricate inner workings of the human body and/or the natural environment has captured the imagination of an ever expanding research community ...
Materials Science
Nov 8, 2018
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Scientist gets the dirt on what could be the planet's oldest soil
UO geologist Greg Retallack has dirt on his hands—and at 3.7 billion years old, it might be some of the oldest dirt on Earth.
Earth Sciences
Nov 8, 2018
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Learning music early can make your child a better reader
Neuroscience has found a clear relationship between music and language acquisition. Put simply, learning music in the early years of schooling can help children learn to read.
Education
Nov 8, 2018
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Tiny titanium barrier halts big problem in fuel-producing solar cells
What if we could turn sunlight and water into fuel? That's the idea behind certain types of solar cells. Known as dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells, these devices use the energy contained in sunlight to split water ...
Materials Science
Nov 8, 2018
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Automated feminine hygiene disposal for developing communities
The lack of safe and discreet menstrual hygiene options contributes to lost workplace productivity and missed schooling for millions of women and girls around the world. A technical solution called S.H.E. strives to address ...
Engineering
Nov 8, 2018
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LASSO case study—tapping ARM's Doppler lidars
Cumulus clouds, low and rain-free, get their name from the Latin word for "heap." With flat bases and puffy upper surfaces, such clouds appear to bubble into the sky, turning grey at the bottom and brilliant white at the ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 8, 2018
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Very heavy elements deliver more electrons
Actinides, a series of 15 radioactive elements, are vital to medicine, energy, and national defense. Scientists examined two exceedingly rare actinides, berkelium and californium. These elements are at the extreme end of ...
Materials Science
Nov 8, 2018
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