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BGU researchers develop sensor to detect nanoplastics in the air using carbon dots

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It’s unclear how nanoplastics impact human health, but animal studies suggest they’re potentially harmful. Animal studies suggest that ingesting and inhaling these nanoparticles may have damaging effects. Between the two sides, an electric field develops, and the stored charge is called capacitance.

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Wireless EV charging roads piloted in the U.S., Europe

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As the world transitions from gas cars to electric vehicles (EVs), many remain concerned about the lack of charging infrastructure that’s currently available. More charging stations are being built, though many companies are also studying electrified roads — which could allow EVs to charge wirelessly as they drive. In the U.S.,

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Ben-Gurion Univ. researchers data-mining geosocial networks to identify road safety issues and high frequency accident locations

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Studies of this kind, which monitor events such as traffic accidents over time, can help the police identify dangerous sections of roads in real time, or alternatively, locations where few police are needed. Only now are we beginning to discover the potential in the huge amount of data collected daily. —BGU researcher and Ph.D.

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EP29LPSP: Applications in Plasma Physics, Astronomy, and Highway Engineering

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Optically clear EP29LPSP has superior physical strength, electrical insulation, and chemical resistance properties. Study of Argon from Underground Sources for Direct Dark Matter Detection. Experimental Study of Ion Heating and Acceleration During Magnetic Reconnection. Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel. Perel, Eli.

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MIT study cautions smaller nations on rushing to develop their natural gas resources; Cyprus as model

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Based on the interim results of a new study, MIT researchers are warning smaller nations to proceed with caution in pursuing the development of their natural gas resources. The interim report analyzed the economics of natural gas project development options in Cyprus with a focus on exports. Click to enlarge.

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Israeli team develops decoupled PEC water-splitting system for centralized production of H2

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Researchers in Israel have designed a separate-cell photoelectrochemical (PEC) water-splitting system with decoupled hydrogen and oxygen cells for centralized hydrogen production. A paper describing their system is publishedin the journal Joule. —Landman et al. Landman et al.

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The Game-Changing Water Revolution: Interview with Stanley Weiner

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What it means for the oil and gas industry. How much oil and gas companies can save with new desalination systems. James Stafford: A global study warns that by 2030 demand for water will outstrip supply by 40%. James Stafford: What about the oil and gas industry? How we can turn toilet water into tap water.

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