The relationship between fuel prices and traffic pollution levels
A QUT health statistician is urging Australian policy makers to provide more incentives for motorists to use alternative transport.
Environment
Feb 25, 2014
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Building a telescope in the coldest place on Earth
Russia's Vostok station in Antarctica must be one of the scariest places on Earth.
Earth Sciences
Dec 16, 2013
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Researchers put pedal to the metal to improve diesel engines
A recent project by University of Alberta researcher Robert Hayes yielded more than just a way to reduce the use of precious metals in controlling emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles. His work also boosted the engine's ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 28, 2013
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Researching new detectors for chemical, biological threats
Sandia National Laboratories scientists are thinking small, building on decades of sensor work to invent tiny detectors that can sniff out everything from explosives and biotoxins to smuggled humans.
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 9, 2013
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Team develops device to detect biodiesel contamination
In 2010, a Cathay Pacific Airways plane was arriving in Hong Kong when the engine control thrusts seized up and it was forced to make a hard landing—injuring dozens. The potential culprit? Contaminated fuel.
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 5, 2013
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Smart energy to power refugee camps
Rolling out renewable and smart energy solutions in refugee camps could dramatically improve the well being of millions of refugees world-wide. Working in collaboration with the UNHCR, an EPFL Master's student is investigating ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 21, 2013
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Philippine oil spill turns Manila Bay red
A diesel oil spill spread a large reddish stain over Manila Bay in the Philippines' capital on Friday, posing potential health and environmental hazards, authorities said.
Environment
Aug 9, 2013
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Power for seaports may be the next job for hydrogen fuel cells
Providing auxiliary hydrogen power to docked or anchored ships may soon be added to the list of ways in which hydrogen fuel cells can provide efficient, emissions-free energy.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 27, 2013
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Smarter energy use by industry could cut electricity demand by 75 percent
(Phys.org) —As the Government debates the UK Energy Bill, new research has found that turning down non-essential services, such as heating, air-conditioning and pumping equipment, at times of peak electricity demand could ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 5, 2013
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Russians drive from Russia to Canada over North Pole
Russian explorers headed home Thursday after proving it is possible to drive from Russia to Canada across the North Pole, in buses with bloated tires over drifting ice, using a pickaxe to clear the way.
Earth Sciences
May 16, 2013
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