Nitrogen Deficiency – a deficiency of nitrogen in plants
Nitrogen Deficiency is a situation in which plants do not receive enough nitrogen, an important nutrient for their growth and development. Plants suffer from a…
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Soil Texture
Soil texture refers to the relative quantities of various mineral particles (sand, silt, and clay) found in a given soil. It is a classification tool…
Using AI to locate Microplastics
An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Waterloo is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to detect microplastics faster and more accurately than ever before. Microplastics…
Gripping becomes more intuitive thanks to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial hands can be controlled using an app or sensors embedded in forearm muscles. According to new research, a greater knowledge of muscle activity patterns…
New Material enables improved Hydrogen-based Batteries and Fuel Cells
Typically, researchers look for materials that can improve critical components of hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cells, like the electrolytes, catalysts, and membranes. Improving these components…
Soft Robotic, Wearable Gadget aids Walking for people with Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers used a soft, wearable robot to help a Parkinson’s patient walk without freezing. The robotic garment, placed around the hips and thighs, provides a…
Oceanic Carbon Cycle
The oceanic carbon cycle is an important component of the global carbon cycle, influencing Earth’s temperature and carbon balance. It is also known as the…
Peak Phosphorus
Peak phosphorus is a term used to indicate the point in time when mankind has reached its maximum global production rate of phosphorus as an…
Sanitary Engineering
Sanitary engineering is a subfield of civil engineering that deals with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of systems and facilities that protect public health…
Information Ecology – an ecological concept
Information ecology is the use of ecological concepts to model an information society. It is the study of how information flows and changes within a…
Using Idle Trucks to Generate Clean Energy for the Grid
Researchers are using idle electric vehicles as mobile generators to assist power overworked and aging electrical systems. After assessing energy consumption on Alberta’s power system…
New Soft Robots Orbit like Moons, Spin like Tops, and Roll like Tires
Researchers have created a novel soft robot design that performs three simultaneous behaviors: rolling ahead, spinning like a record, and orbiting around a center point.…
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