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Artificial Intelligence revolutionizes how we study proteins

Artificial Intelligence revolutionizes how we study proteins Predicting the shape of a protein from its amino acid sequence is one of biology’s greatest puzzles, known as the protein folding problem. The three dimensional, or globular shape of a protein is essential to its cellular function, which means that visualizing protein structures is vital to numerous fields across the biological ...

Jan. 18, 2021

By Sterlitech Corporation

Ultrasound for algal bloom control: background, research and effects

Blooming of (toxic) algae is a global problem that increases each year due to pollution and climate change. In order to restore our aquatic ecosystems, actions must be taken that address excess algal growth. Over the past years, innovations around lake restoration and algal bloom remediation have been introduced and tested. One of these methods is the use of interactive systems that control ...

Jan. 19, 2021

By LG Sonic

Server room monitoring: Key considerations

When designing a server room monitoring solution there are a number of points to consider in order to ensure the system is cost-effective, reliable and provides the required functionality. The key considerations include: Type of sensors, number of sensors, alerting methods, integration with other hardware/software, future expansion and installation. Type of Sensors What conditions are you ...

Jan. 20, 2021

By Jacarta Ltd.

What Can Be Done About Increasing Land Subsidence?

A recent study says a fifth of the world’s population will face land subsidence by 2040, but strategies like aquifer recharge could temper effects “Land subsidence” is the lowering of ground elevation. It can be caused by a variety of natural forces and human activities, but currently it’s primarily caused by groundwater depletion. Now, a UNESCO-funded research team ...

Jan. 21, 2021

By Fluence Corporation

A new solution for biosolids (sewage sludge)

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to dispose of biosolids (sewage sludge) in a safe and cost-effective way. The Dryclone® Air Drying System offers an efficient, safe, and low-cost solution that’s aligned with the future of biosolids usage. The Dryclone efficiently removes moisture content from biosolids, reducing the weight by at least 70% and optimizing the product for energy ...

Oct. 14, 2019

By Recycling Equipment Canada

Battling the waste sector´s common enemy: moisture content

Moisture content has always been a barrier to maximizing profit from many waste streams. The problematic moisture content is mainly contained in the cell structure of organic materials. Conventional mechanical and thermal dryers like belt, drum, and liquidized bed dryers can’t open the cell structures of organic material and remove the moisture inside. Any dryer with mechanical pulverizing ...

Jun. 29, 2018

By Recycling Equipment Canada

Converting wet organic waste, black bag waste, as well as MRF residuals into solid recovered fuel (SRF) is now possible

With China closing its doors to lower-grade recyclables, and with composting programs continuing to underperform, keeping this material out of landfill is becoming an increasing challenge. The largest problem has always been moisture content. What if you could turn all this waste (except for metals and inerts) into high-quality SRF without having to separate it, and without the need for complex ...

Mar. 21, 2018

By Recycling Equipment Canada

Increase productivity and reduce costs with wide area networks

Consolidating screening operations into a central hub through wide-area-networks delivers substantial operational efficiency gains. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the pressure on air cargo shippers and airports to improve operational efficiency to deliver profitable growth while keeping their operations safe. Currently, security screening operations are mostly conducted on a ...

Jan. 16, 2021

By Smiths Detection Inc.

Ultrasonic Wheel Rail Flange Thickness Testing

The railway system is a unique combination of geometry, balance, and engineering, where even the slightest discrepancy could be catastrophic. A piece that’s—at most—twenty-two millimeters thick could spell the difference between an on-time train and a derailment. Wheel rail flange thickness is a central safety component in the railway industry, but it’s also an area rife ...

Jan. 19, 2021

By Zetec, Inc

Three Ways GRC Software Can Help Turn Risk into Opportunity

A strong governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solution gives risk managers the infrastructure to link risk with strategy, uncover new opportunities for taking calculated risks, and provide valuable and quick council to leadership. Having all risk-related data in a single platform enables you to see risk relationships across the enterprise, understand roadblocks, prioritize mitigation options, ...

Jan. 19, 2021

By Riskonnect Inc

Indoor Air Quality and Coronavirus - The Best Sensors to Use

With the global COVID-19 pandemic continuing, indoor air quality remains a topic of intense discussion. Since airborne transmission of COVID-19 became a known infection route, experts worldwide have been working on approaches to minimise the risk of indoor viral spread that can potentially be exacerbated by heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.1 This is because the virus can ...

Jan. 19, 2021

By Edinburgh Sensors Ltd - a division of Edinburgh Instruments

Water Dialogues - What’s underground? Undervalued Groundwater

We have all been students at some point. In fact, we are still all students. The study of natural phenomena is not complete, and the study of human societies and how we govern Earth’s resources is more important than ever. SIWI’s new webinar series Water Dialogues reminds us of why this is so important. In the first episode, on 11 January, Stockholm Water Prize laureate John Cherry ...

Jan. 19, 2021

By Swedish Water House

Drinking water treatment project in rural areas - France - Case Study

Customer / Type of customer The Brivadois Water Management Syndicate Issue / Need The water sourced from the catchment basins of the Brivadois must be chlorinated for regulatory reasons at a rate of 0,3 ppm even when the reservoirs only serve a few dwellings. The syndicat de gestion des eaux du Brivadois (Brivadois Water Management Syndicate) operates in 80 municipalities in the North-West ...

Jan. 4, 2021

By Dosatron International

Micro Pulse LiDAR: A Critical Tool for Emissions Source Detection

Micro Pulse LiDAR remote sensing data are used to calculate a highly accurate Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL) height to improve plume models that help assess emissions sources. Poor air quality is a growing health issue that has a negative impact on the quality of life for millions of people. To help alleviate this serious problem, scientists at Bubbleology Research International (BRI) have ...

Mar. 22, 2019

By Micro Pulse LiDAR, part of Hexagon

Mining Emissions Effectively Monitored with Micro Pulse LiDAR Technology

Mining operations include blasting, excavating, scraping, and sifting large amounts of dirt. These activities create dust and other emissions that are transported by air currents to surrounding areas. It is easy to say that dangerous particulate matter (PM) generated by mining should be monitored and kept to a minimum; however, it is very challenging to measure the levels of contaminants in the ...

Jan. 24, 2019

By Micro Pulse LiDAR, part of Hexagon

Jiarong case study - LIER Chemical Pesticide Wastewater Treatment Project

Project detail Jiarong has applied its high concentrate technology to help LIER Chemical to reduce wastewater discharge from its original wastewater treatment system and improved the discharge water quality by introducing membrane technology to ensure its stable compliance of national standard. At the same time, part of wastewater is treated by the membrane system to improve the efficiency of ...

Jan. 11, 2021

By Xiamen Jiarong Technology Corp., Ltd.

Ensuring In-House Plastic Recycling Purity

When re-processing in-house plastic rejects and waste, the purity of the final recycled plastic mix must be equal or at least very close to the original raw material. Whether the re-processed plastic is for in-house use or as regrind for resale, the removal of any metal contamination is critical. Successful removal of metal contamination from waste plastic for recycling and reuse often requires ...

Jan. 18, 2021

By Bunting - Redditch

Global climate change

Qn October 12, 2007, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Al Gore for their efforts to develop and disseminate greater knowledge about climate change and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract climate change. In bestowirig the award, the Norwegian Nobel Committee noted: “Indications of changes in the earth’s ...

Feb. 1, 2008

By Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA)

Negotiating a post-Kyoto climate regime: are we heading toward success or failure

Climate change is considered a serious threat to sustainable development, foreshadowing adverse impacts on the environment, human health, food security, economic activity, natural resources, and physical infrastructure. Scientists agree that rising concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the earth’s atmosphere are leading to changes in the climate. In its fourth assessment report, the ...

Feb. 1, 2008

By Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA)

Climate change in BC – coming to grips with reality

A report quietly released last month by Natural Resources Canada noted that significant impacts of climate change were already evident in all parts of the country and that these growing and irreversible changes would have profound implications for our economy, our lifestyles and our ecosystems. ...

Apr. 4, 2008

By GLOBE SERIES

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