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03/02/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Study reveals sunlight helped dissolve crude oil from 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill
To date, the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill is the largest marine oil spill in U.S. history. The incident claimed 11 lives and released almost 210 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. More than a decade and hundreds of millions of dollars later, researchers are still trying to find out where all […]
09/05/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Single-use no more: Plastic bottles can be upcycled to more durable materials
Single-use plastics cause plastic pollution, a problem that affects rivers, lakes, and oceans. To address this concern, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) developed a recycling process that turns various materials made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into other useful products that will last longer. NREL’s research was published in the journal Joule. What is […]
01/31/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers create wood sponges that can absorb oil from water
Oil and water don’t mix, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to clean up an oil spill. Despite many technological advances that make life easier in this day and age, experts are still trying to develop efficient and eco-friendly ways to clean up bodies of water contaminated with industrial discharge. A team of researchers from the Department […]
01/17/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Next generation of green cement to be made from CARROTS
Carrots (Daucus carota sativus), the domesticated form of the wild carrot (D. carota), are a popular superfood because they are full of beta-carotene and various nutrients. But according to the results of a study, the orange vegetables could one day be used to make sustainable cement. The study was conducted by researchers from Lancaster University. Can […]
12/19/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Seed oil components of an ornamental plant show potential as a new class of environmentally-friendly lubricant
Certain plants offer different health benefits. However, according to the results of a study, the February orchid (Orychophragmus violaceus) can soon be used to produce natural ingredients for lubricants. Researchers at the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science (IUPUI) have discovered that the seed oil components of the ornamental flower can be used as “a direct pathway for designing […]
09/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Malaria-infected children give off a distinctive smell that makes them even MORE attractive to mosquitoes
According to a study, malaria-infected children emit a unique smell through their skin and it makes them “even more attractive to mosquitoes.” The study was published in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and it involved researchers from Cardiff University, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Wageningen University. The study is the first of its kind to determine […]
09/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Novel process makes adhesive tape out of a common substance found in trees and plants
You use adhesives every day, whether you know it or not. Adhesives, which can be found in sticky tape and bandages, are usually made of petroleum-derived materials, which can be bad for the environment. Thankfully, a team of scientists has discovered that they can make adhesive tape out of trees. What is lignin? A team of […]
08/27/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A pinch of salt dramatically improves the performance of batteries
It turns out that salt is more than just a versatile condiment: Researchers found that salt can also be used to significantly boost the performance of batteries. The research teams from the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Queen Mary University of London, and the University of Cambridge discovered that once salt is added to a supermolecular sponge […]
04/22/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Scientists develop new sensor that tracks everything you eat… and you wear it on your TEETH
Because of various technological advances, we now have gadgets and devices that can help us track anything from our heartbeat to our sleep patterns. Now, researchers from Tufts University have unveiled a new sensor that can be worn on teeth and records what a person eats or drinks in one day. The sensor can be attached to […]
04/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Crystallized water could exist in Earth’s lower mantle
According to a study, water could be hidden hundreds of miles under the Earth’s surface – but in the form of crystallized water. While oceans have maximum depths of at least seven miles, water is known to exist well below these levels. In fact, ongoing research is still trying to confirm “[just] how deep this hidden […]
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