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19-Feb-2025

Novel carbon-based materials to remove hazardous “forever chemicals” in water

Institute of Science Tokyo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research has emerged on the development of a novel membrane distillation system and an adsorbent (a substance that can trap chemicals on its surface) for the removal of hazardous perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Scientists from Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, utilized carbon-based materials to successfully remove PFAS from water. This innovative approach could contribute to sustainable purification technologies in the future.

19-Feb-2025

New funding to support food security, economic resiliency

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

Four organizations selected by American Heart Association Social Impact Funds to fill critical resource gaps, further progress toward equitable health using $2M grant from Grubhub Community Fund

19-Feb-2025

Incheon National University study pioneers breakthrough in wireless charging technology

Incheon National University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The efficiency of wireless charging systems is limited by power loss occurring due to frequency changes in the resonant circuits that enable power transfer. These necessary modulations reduce electromagnetic interference caused by resonant frequencies on other devices. However, conventional strategies for adapting to changing frequencies are inefficient, cost-prohibitive, and impractical. Now, scientists have designed a resonant tuning rectifier that provides a low-cost, efficient solution to stabilize power delivery in wireless power systems.

Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics

19-Feb-2025

How will China’s reformed standards strategy affect corporate labor employment?

Wiley
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The Chinese government is phasing in reforms for many technical standards that shape the products and services used by consumers around the world. New research published in Contemporary Economic Policy examined the impact of these reforms on corporate labor employment.

Journal: Contemporary Economic Policy

19-Feb-2025

Plastic back turns plastic waste into valuable resources in new US partnership

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Business Announcement

Plastic Back has partnered with a U.S.-based recycler to scale its innovative low-temperature chemical recycling technology, which converts hard-to-recycle plastics like PVC into valuable byproducts. Developed at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in collaboration with Yissum, this innovative technology is backed by the BIRD Foundation and Israeli government agencies. The partnership aims to commercialize the technology in the U.S., helping to address the global plastic waste crisis. By breaking down plastic waste into reusable petrochemical components, Plastic Back reduces landfill waste, decreases reliance on virgin raw materials, and supports a circular economy. The company’s mission is to upcycle 100,000 tons of plastic waste by 2030, setting a new benchmark for sustainable plastic recycling

19-Feb-2025

Key side events from UNCBD’s COP16 now available online: Discussion on the role of the science-policy interface in biodiversity

Pensoft Publishers

On 25 and 31 October 2024, Horizon Europe projects CO-OP4CBD, BioAgora, RESPIN and Biodiversa+ held two side events at the EU Pavillion of UN CBD COP16. The recordings of those sessions are now publicly available.

19-Feb-2025

Relationship between sleep and nutrition with app data: A large-scale study

International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine, University of Tsukuba
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers from University of Tsukuba conducted a large-scale study utilizing 4,825 data recorded in smartphone applications related to diet management and sleep. They found that individuals with higher protein intake had longer total sleep time than those with lower protein intake. Moreover, individuals who consumed more dietary fibers had longer total sleep time but shorter sleep latency (time taken to fall asleep) and wakefulness after sleep onset, among other observations.

Journal: Journal of Medical Internet Research