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Researchers solve key desalination efficiency mystery

January 8, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

Desalination is the process of removing salt and other chemicals from water to make it potable. It holds immense promise for providing clean water in the future as we face dwindling fresh water supplies for a growing population.  For years, inconsistent efficiency in … [Read more...] about Researchers solve key desalination efficiency mystery

New 3D printing technique is more efficient and less wasteful

January 7, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

Traditional 3D printing begins at the bottom of an object and steadily adds layers, but a team of researchers from Penn State has come up with an innovative new way to print objects that is more efficient and faster than previous methods.  Called five-axis additive … [Read more...] about New 3D printing technique is more efficient and less wasteful

Teaching feelings in preschool can ease emotional problems for teens

January 6, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

Feelings. We all have them, and yet, most of us were never taught how to talk about them. This can leave us at risk of developing emotional problems as we grow up. To help boost the social and emotional skills of future adults, researchers at Penn State University looked into … [Read more...] about Teaching feelings in preschool can ease emotional problems for teens

Scientists create flexible cement to fix tiny gaps in leaky gas wells

December 18, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Leaky gas wells are a major problem, allowing methane to freely enter the atmosphere and contribute to global heating. Fortunately, we have a new solution in the form of a flexible cement that could be applied to fine gaps within deteriorating gas well pipes. The flexible … [Read more...] about Scientists create flexible cement to fix tiny gaps in leaky gas wells

This dietary supplement cuts methane emission from cows by 26%

March 12, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

At the Optimist Daily, we are strong advocates of a meat-free diet, especially since the production of livestock is the greatest contributor of greenhouse gasses in America. With that said, beef production is showing no signs of stopping any time soon, so we’re open to solutions … [Read more...] about This dietary supplement cuts methane emission from cows by 26%

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