QUT researchers have proposed the design of a new carbon nanostructure made from diamond nanothreads that could one day be used for mechanical energy storage, wearable technologies, and biomedical applications.
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Nearly Half of U.S. Breathing Unhealthy Air; Record-breaking Air Pollution in Nine Western Cities
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Air Act, which is responsible for dramatic improvements in air quality.
Changes in Snowmelt Threaten Farmers in Western U.S.
Farmers in parts of the western United States who rely on snowmelt to help irrigate their crops will be among the hardest hit in the world by climate change, a new study reveals.
Early GP Referrals Are Leading to Cancer Patients Surviving Longer
Early GP referrals are likely to lead to cancer patients surviving longer, a study funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has found.
Princeton Scientist Solves Air Quality Puzzle: Why Is Ozone Pollution Persisting in Europe Despite Environmental Laws Banning It?
When high in the atmosphere, ozone protects Earth from harmful solar radiation — but ozone at ground level is a significant pollutant.
Cost-Effective Canopy Protects Health Workers From COVID Infection During Ventilation
Researchers have designed a cost-effective, constant flow plastic canopy system that can help to protect healthcare workers who are at risk of airborne coronavirus infection while delivering non-invasive ventilation or oxygen via high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), according to a research letter pu