Low-cost sensors provide localized air quality data.
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How Much Microplastic is There in Your Laundry Basket?
Research scientists are now working on measuring and capturing microplastics in our laundry.
The Mysterious Movement of Water Molecules
Water is all around us and essential for life. Nevertheless, research into its behaviour at the atomic level – above all how it interacts with surfaces – is thin on the ground.
Plant-Powered Sensor Sends Signal to Space
A device that uses electricity generated by plants as its power source has communicated via satellite – a world first.
How Well Can Computers Connect Symptoms to Diseases?
A new MIT study finds “health knowledge graphs,” which show relationships between symptoms and diseases and are intended to help with clinical diagnosis, can fall short for certain conditions and patient populations.
Flooding in Southern Iran
Satellite captures images of flooding after heavy rainfall.