When NASA launches a high-altitude weather balloon this summer, it will carry an experiment by South Milwaukee Middle School students
South Milwaukee Middle School students are working on a project that will be launched by NASA through its TechRise Student Challenge.
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New technology halves cost of recycling activated carbon for removing harmful substances
A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research has developed a technology that efficiently manages volatile ...
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Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (Storage and Loading of Volatile Petroleum Liquids) Regulations
The Government of Canada has finalized regulations to further reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from a variety of petroleum sector facilities. They will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part ...
Experts Speak Out About Carcinogens Found In Braiding Hair
Experts weigh in on toxic chemicals found in braiding hair, whether regulations should be more strict, and if the findings ...
Dissolved organic matter composition linked to reactive oxygen species photogeneration in shallow lakes
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are critical drivers of aquatic biogeochemical processes, with dissolved organic matter (DOM) ...
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Researchers sound the alarm on health risks lurking in common beauty products: 'The root of the problem'
Regulations exist, but enforcement is inconsistent. Researchers sound the alarm on health risks lurking in common beauty ...
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NOAA study says cooking contributes substantially to ozone pollution in L.A. area
Cooking food can release volatile organic compounds that contribute to the production of potentially harmful ozone, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric study says. Photo courtesy of the NOAA 36,706 ...
In LA, cooking emissions rival fossil fuels as ozone pollution source
As the adoption of cleaner-burning engines and electric vehicles drives fossil fuel emissions lower, scientists have discovered that a surprising pollution source is playing a significant role in ...
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NOAA study says cooking contributes substantially to ozone pollution in L.A. area
March 13 (UPI) --The volatile organic compounds released into the air while cooking food contributes to potentially harmful ozone pollution, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...
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Hoek, B. (2004). Military Explosives and Health: Organic Energetic Compound Syndrome? Medicine, Conflict and Survival, 20, 326-333.
ABSTRACT: The study investigated the occurrence of explosive compounds at four demining sites in Amuru District, Northern Uganda. The concentrations of explosive compounds octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro ...
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Green Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide for Gas Sensors: Real-Time Monitoring of Volatile Organic Compounds
The gas sensors fabricated with the synthesized rGO were tested with methanol and ethanol, two common volatile organic compounds, demonstrating a fast response and recovery time. In addition, an ...
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10 ways indoor plants improve your home’s air quality
Indoor plants can trap dust, pet dander, and other allergens, preventing them from circulating in the air and triggering allergies In addition to improving air quality, indoor plants add aesthetic ...