Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP)
An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is a device that reduces air pollution by eliminating particulate matter (dust and ash) from industrial and power plant exhaust streams.…
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Ecosemiotics – a branch of semiotics
Ecosemiotics is an interdisciplinary topic that studies the connections between signals, meaning, and communication in the context of ecology and the natural world. It is…
Nitrogen Fixation – a chemical process
Nitrogen fixation is an important biological process that turns atmospheric nitrogen gas (N2) into a form usable by plants and other organisms. It is a…
Climate-smart Agriculture must focus on Nutritional Quality
According to academics, farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa must diversify away from maize cultivation and instead focus on crops that are resilient to climate change and…
Researchers increase Seed Nitrogen content by lowering Plant Chlorophyll Levels
Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis, which is why plants have evolved to contain large levels of it in their leaves. However, producing this pigment is…
Blood Test Differentiates Neuroendocrine Subtypes of Advanced Prostate Cancer
Researchers have created a blood test that may accurately detect neuroendocrine prostate cancer and distinguish it from castration-resistant prostate cancer-adenocarcinoma (CRPC-adeno). Cancer cells, like a…
Scientists Manipulate the Plant Microbiome to Protect Crops from Illness
For the first time, scientists modified plants’ microbiomes, increasing the abundance of ‘good’ bacteria that defend the plant against disease. The findings could significantly cut…
Carbon Farming
Carbon farming is a collection of agricultural methods and land management strategies that aim to store carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and prevent climate…
Hydrometer – an instrument for measuring density
A hydrometer is a device that measures the specific gravity or relative density of a liquid. It is also known as a lactometer and is…
Oil Water Separator (OWS)
An oil water separator (OWS) is a piece of equipment that separates oil and water mixtures into their individual components. It is a device for…
Dissolved Gas Flotation (DGF)
Dissolved Gas Flotation (DGF) is a water treatment method that removes suspended particles, oil, grease, and other pollutants from wastewater. These systems are utilized for…
Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF)
Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) is a method of treating water that uses small air bubbles to remove suspended particles, oils, and other pollutants. It is…
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