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February 05, 2016

Battery technology could charge up water desalination
Champaign IL (SPX) Feb 05, 2016
The technology that charges batteries for electronic devices could provide fresh water from salty seas, says a new study by University of Illinois engineers. Electricity running through a salt water-filled battery draws the salt ions out of the water. Illinois mechanical science and engineering professor Kyle Smith and graduate student Rylan Dmello published their work in the Journal of the Electrochemical Society. "We are developing a device that will use the materials in batteries to take salt o ... read more

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				Bee virus spread manmade and emanates from Europe The spread of a disease that is decimating global bee populations is manmade, and driven by European honeybee populations, new research has concluded. A study led by the University of Exeter and UC ... more		One step closer to commercial edamame production in the US Edamame, touted as a healthy snack for its high protein content, is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. The soybean seeds are consumed at an immature stage, giving a sweet and slight ... more

Organic agriculture key to feeding the world sustainably Washington State University researchers have concluded that feeding a growing global population with sustainability goals in mind is possible. Their review of hundreds of published studies provides ... more		Scientists discover how plants tailor growth to the seasons Dmitri A. Nusinow, Ph.D., assistant member at the Danforth Plant Science Center and researchers in his lab studying plants' circadian clock have discovered a gene that allows plants to remember dayl ... more		Light driven visual microphone offers new tool for silent sound detection Ancient Roman concrete longevity offers mixed sustainability benefits Next generation of autonomous drones will harness wind like an albatross		Small ponds produce an outsized share of greenhouse gases Tiny ponds play a disproportionately large role in global greenhouse gas emissions from inland waters, according to a new study by Yale's School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Although ... more
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SpaceX Crew-11 launches to International Space Station

US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite

Defense Department opts to not end satellite data for storm forecasts

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Global nitrogen footprint mapped for first time		Earthworms could be a threat to biodiversity		Replace corroded lead pipes in Flint, lawsuit demands		Pressure building on global water supply		Eritrea president dismisses food crisis fears despite drought

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Obama anger at Michigan water crisis

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Australian farmers to benefit from renewables boost

Obama hosts mayor of US city at center of water crisis

Volunteers send water as S.African temperatures soar

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Obama declares emergency over foul water in Michigan

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Satellite Data Help Australian Ranchers

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