The canals which intersect Amsterdam are a famous addition to the city, but they also collect a lot of trash. When it comes to keeping these waterways clean, one solution is incredibly simple: air bubbles. Westerdok canal in Amsterdam is piloting new technology dubbed the … [Read more...] about Amsterdam has a clever solution for reducing plastic in its canals: air bubbles
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Oil-soaking sponge cleans contaminated wastewater from offshore drilling
Drilling and fracking for oil under the seabed produces 100 billion barrels of oil-contaminated wastewater every year by releasing tiny oil droplets into the surrounding water. While most efforts are concentrated on cleaning up large oil spills, researchers are looking for … [Read more...] about Oil-soaking sponge cleans contaminated wastewater from offshore drilling
How AI technology is being used to crack down on illegal online drug sales
In the age of the internet, online drug sales are a major factor in the opioid crisis which kills 130 Americans every day. Now, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is using artificial intelligence to crack down on online drug trafficking. As you can imagine, this … [Read more...] about How AI technology is being used to crack down on illegal online drug sales
Scientists have managed to extract breathable oxygen from moondust
The Moon has no breathable oxygen – which obviously presents a hurdle for astronauts. There’s only so much we can take with us, so figuring out how to produce it there is crucial. Now, researchers from the European Space Agency (ESA) have created a prototype device that can make … [Read more...] about Scientists have managed to extract breathable oxygen from moondust
New technology uses a phone-operated neurotransmitter to treat migraines
Those who suffer from migraines know they are not just headaches. This debilitating, full-body neurological disorder results in dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system and incapacitating headaches. However, there is good news coming from the New York Times for people who … [Read more...] about New technology uses a phone-operated neurotransmitter to treat migraines
