Nano Sponge On Graphene Water Filter

Engineers at the University of Vienna have developed a new composite material that makes an efficient filter for removing organic pollutants from water. The system uses super-porous “nano-sponges” embedded on a sheet of graphene. The key to the new filters is a class of material called covalent organic frameworks (COFs). These structures are extremely porous, giving them a massive surface area contained […]

Wilder Off-Road Patrol Vehicle

Israeli defense company Plasan Sasa has rolled out its Wilder ground vehicle at the Eurostory 2022 defense exhibition in Paris. Designed for military patrols and special forces, the 3.7-tonne armored 4×4 provides NATO Stanag 4569 Level 2 protection. Today’s battlefield requires soldiers, especially in the special forces, to be able to traverse off-road at speed while carrying the equipment and […]

This Fish Soaks Up Microplastics

There is a lot for us still to learn about the dangers microplastics pose to the environment and the health of living organisms, but one thing is clear, their presence is widespread and only becoming more-so. Scientists have come up with a novel cleanup solution that takes its cues from nature, in the form of a fish-like robot that can […]

10% of Cancer In Europe Are Caused By Environmental Pollution

A new report from the European Environmental Agency estimates more than 10 percent of all cancer cases in Europe are likely caused by environmental and occupational exposure to pollution. The report indicates most of these cases could be prevented by improving environmental protections. The new findings gather data from a number of previously published studies. It is initially estimated that […]

Artwork Brings Attention To Climate Change

A void was created by the imprint of a tree trunk fossilized within two upright concrete blocks fractured into eighty pieces. In Italy, Exculpatio presents these “pixels” in an always changing arrangement of the shape, which invites the public to join the conversation. The project shifted over the last three years. Initially, Exculpatio looked at empathizing with the need for “a profound […]

Oil See Filter Helps Clear Heavy Metals In Water

When cooking oil is extracted from peanuts and sunflower seeds, a waste product known as oilseed meal is left behind. New research shows that proteins harvested from that meal can be used to filter heavy metals out of contaminated water. The recent study was conducted by scientists from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Switzerland’s ETH Zurich research institute. They started by […]

Xiaomi’s 2-In-1 Convertible

Xiaomi is looking to take on the Microsoft Surface with its first 2-in-1 convertible. Designed for productivity on the go, the Book S is powered by Snapdragon, runs Windows 11 and can be had with an optional keyboard for the full laptop experience. The Book S essentially ships as a Windows tablet, with an 8.95-mm-thick (0.3-in) magnesium alloy body and […]

Refillable Cleaning Product

You might refill water bottles, keep a reusable straw handy and avoid plastic shopping bags, but what about those plastic bottles of cleaning fluid you buy and throw away all the time? Cleaning products are a huge contributor to the world’s plastic pollution. Now, JAWS is helping fight that problem. This is the Just Add Water system and it just might […]

Common Bone Density May Predict Dementia Risk

Researchers can now assess a person’s risk of developing late-life dementia using data from a common type of bone density scan. The long-term study revealed calcification within the abdominal aorta can double one’s risk of developing dementia over the age of 80. The new study analyzed data from a long-term research project called The Perth Longitudinal Study of Aging Women. […]