Ion chromatography-based method for the simultaneous determination of nitrogen and phosphorous levels in water.
EPA launches technology challenge for an advanced septic system nitrogen sensor
The total award pool for this phase is $55,000.
Magellan Pipeline settles Clean Water Act violations related to fuel spills
Spills occurred in Texas, Nebraska and Kansas.
China Can Make Biros
China’s attempts to develop a home-grown chip industry look less plausible when you consider its biro-making record. Last week China announced it could make a complete biro. The effort has taken years. Although it makes 40 billion biros a year – 80% of the world demand – China has had to import the tips. That’s …
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Toshiba mulls semiconductor spin-off
Toshiba is looking at spinning off its semiconductor division and selling a 20% stake in it, reports the Nikkei, and may make the decision this week. The accounting scandal followed by cost over-runs in its nuclear business following a US acquisition, have exposed Toshiba to huge liabilities possibly exceeding $6 billion. On Friday the company …
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Superhemophobic surface could make implants safe in blood
Medical implants might be able to reside in the blood following the development of a ‘superhemophobic’ surface by Colorado State University.
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Low-power chip modulator has THz potential
A novel slot waveguide with tunable, two-dimensional electron gas could form the basis of a room temperature THz modulator
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Cambridge: superconductivity initiated in Graphene
Researchers have activated the dormant potential for graphene to achieve superconductivity, by coupling it with praseodymium cerium copper oxide (PCCO).
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Gadget Watch: Kitronik Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier Kit
Kitronik launches a Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier Kit for for use within Design & Technology lessons within secondary schools.
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Fable: The IC Designer Who Wanted To Be Rich
Over 50 years ago an IC designer wrote a short resignation letter: “I resign effective December 31 1965.” On the company’s Exit Interview form he wrote under the heading ‘Reason of Separation’: “I want to be RICH.” Asked what would keep him he replied: “$1 million tax free.” He added it was his goal to …
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