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Clarifying the limits of European coastal waters

Researchers attempting to establish the limits of coastal waters in Europe have found that national declarations of coastal waters contain a number of inconsistencies regarding the definition from the Water Framework Directive. In particular, the national declarations over-estimated the area of coastal waters by almost 12% overall, which could affect the results of ecological assessments required by several major EU environmental policies.




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Low energy water purification enabled by nanomaterial-coated sponges

A low cost, low energy method to disinfect water using electricity has been developed by researchers by combining carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and silver nano-wires with existing materials. The technology has the potential to be used in portable disinfection devices in developing countries.




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Microbes that purify groundwater show resilience to drought

Microbes found in groundwater may be resilient to periods of drought. A new study measured the enzyme activity of microbes, which shows whether they are alive and active, in a groundwater well. No significant difference in enzyme activity was found between those microbes that had experienced drought for four months and those that had not.




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High lead exposure for griffon vultures in Spain correlates with soil lead and ammunition from game hunting

Maps of the risk of griffon vultures’ exposure to lead in north-eastern Spain have been produced in a new study. High-risk places are mountainous areas where there are high levels of bioavailable sources of lead in the soil, but also where game hunting is prevalent, and carcasses scavenged by the birds may contain lead ammunition.




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Techniques to reduce spray drift pollution from vineyards

Several mitigation techniques can greatly reduce spray drift pollution from pesticide spraying in agricultural systems, shows a new study. Researchers tested the effectiveness of several strategies; results ranged from a 38% reduction in spray drift using low-drift equipment to a 98% reduction when hedgerows are present alongside fields.




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Nitrification inhibitors — climate change mitigation tool recommended by the IPCC – may be less effective than previously thought

Nitrification inhibitors are thought to mitigate climate change by reducing emissions of nitrous oxide — a potent greenhouse gas — from land. However, they may not be as effective as once thought, a new study suggests. The researchers found that, while inhibitors decrease emissions of nitrous oxide, they can increase emissions of ammonia — which is later converted to nitrous oxide. They recommend these effects are considered when evaluating inhibitors as a mitigation technology.




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New nanomaterials could purify water contaminated with heavy metals

Researchers have analysed the ability of two organic nanomaterials to remove the heavy metal chromium from water. In the laboratory, the nanomaterials successfully took up around 95% of the chromium. Further work is needed to confirm the feasibility of using these nanomaterials to purify water in real-world conditions.




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U.S. wind industry drifts South

The American Wind Energy Association's Peter Kelley tells MNN how a Southern breeze could lift the region and the industry.




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Billboard sucks in pollution and turns it into purified air

This high tech billboard can do the work of 1,200 trees, scrubbing the air of pollutants.



  • Research & Innovations

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Ikea curtains pull double-duty as air purifiers

Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea wants to help us breathe easier with pollutant-busting window treatments.




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After a horrific road accident, this leopard cub is learning to walk again

A leopard cub left paralyzed by a car is pulling off a 'miraculous' recovery, thanks to the efforts of Wildlife SOS in Maharashtra, India.




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13 terrific tools to gift the DIYer in your life

13 terrific tools to gift the DIYer in your life




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This otherworldly light show tracks galactic garbage drifting across the night sky

Dutch designer Dan Roosegaarde's Space Waste Lab visualizes 'the smog of our universe.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Meet Crystal, one thrifty mama

Find out how one mom merges eco-consciousness with frugality.




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What is 'USDA process verified'?

A label is popping up on chicken in the meat case. Here's what you should know about it.




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The surprising beauty and benefits of driftwood

Some trees embark on an epic — and important — journey after they die.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Snow fills Antarctic glacier rift

The prominent rift that opened up last in year in Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier has widened and filled with snow, according to NASA.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Everyone is 'tidying up.' Are thrift stores bursting at the seams?

Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that.




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17-year-old invents water purifier powered by the sun

Australian teen's invention could help make clean water easy and affordable to access.



  • Research & Innovations

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This creature is so terrifying it was named after America's goriest act of revenge

A terrifying, meat-eating worm is named after John Bobbitt — you know, that terrible episode from 1993 involving Lorena Bobbit and a big knife.




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What you need to know about chlorpyrifos

This pesticide used in farming is linked to health issues in children.



  • Protection & Safety

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Air-purifying headphones aim to help urban dwellers breathe easy

Vacuum manufacturer Dyson drops a patent for headphones that filter air to an integrated mouthpiece.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Charles Randell to replace John Griffith-Jones as chair of the FCA

Randell to take up role on 1 April.




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Code Verification System

Portable Barcode Verification System(LVS-9585 Series)




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Code Verification System

Portable Barcode Verification System(LVS-9580 Series)




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Code Verification System

Desktop Barcode Verification System(LVS-9510 Series)




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Covid-19: Insurers clarify stance on Coronavirus cover

Updated: A number of providers have introduced exclusions for Covid-19.




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10 Electrifying Ways To Explode Your Orders

Productive ideas to promote your product on the internet.




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Great Tibet Tour Clarify Fake News About Everest

Tourists are stopped from visiting Everest Base Camp? Not true. You can go to the new Everest Base Camp.




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Birmingham Cataract Surgeon Implants First Trifocal Lens

Marc Michelson, M.D., a Birmingham Cataract and Refractive Surgeon, performed Birmingham's first trifocal lens implant using the AcrySof® IQ PanOptix™ Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lens (IOL) on Monday, September 16, 2019.




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AuthNet Launches 30-Day Challenge for Prior Authorization and Eligibility Verification Services for Healthcare Practices, Hospitals, ASCs and Diagnostic Facilities

The company saves valuable time and overhead costs; speeds patient access to needed healthcare services with outsources pre-certification/pre-authorization services.




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Edward M. Griffin Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Dr. Griffin has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of education




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All Sorts of Riflescopes for Lower Price: the Independence Day Present from Outdoors Bay

Outdoors Bay prepare the packet of big discounts for riflescopes by the best world manufacturers as the present to customers for the Independence Day




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New And Free Online Service That Can Help Millions Of Consumers Seeking Information on Freon Leak, R22, Air Purification and Cooling

Did you know that 50,000,000 million Americans suffers from allergies each year.




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Former Sheriff's Deputy Represented by Nichols Kaster, PLLP Files Free-Speech and Overtime Lawsuit in South Dakota Against McCook County and McCook County Sheriff Mark Norris

The Complaint alleges the plaintiff's right to free-speech was violated under the First Amendment and the South Dakota Constitution




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Lectrifi Buoyed by Growth Projections for WPT Market

Lectrifi says it is encouraged by the latest projections for the growth of the wireless power transfer sector.




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Gary E. Griffith Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Mr. Griffith has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the fields of public relations and non-profit




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Lectrifi - "LectrifiHub" May Be Delayed Until Mid-2020

Lectrifi says US/China trade spat may extend wireless power hub's launch delay "well into 2020" as supplier issues worsen.




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Lectrifi Planning to Debut Automotive WPT System in Silicon Valley Experiment

Lectrifi to test viability of cordless charging pads at corporate HQ car parks in Silicon Valley.




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Lectrifi - Rapid Wireless Phone Charger Set For Debut

Lectrifi says that its forthcoming wireless phone charger will be the fastest on the market bar none.




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Lectrifi Says Home Wireless Power Hub Delayed

Lectrifi says the launch of a wireless home power hub it had intended to debut by the third quarter of 2019 will be delayed.




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The Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency Builds Capacity of 180 Young Women For the Power Sector

Organizes Female STEM Workshop




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Chinese Tariffs Hit WA Wheat Growers and Voters

Threaten U.S. Agriculture




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U.S.-Japan Tariff Agreement Signed

Wheat Growers Take A Deep Breath of Satisfaction




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Gerrye Riffenburgh Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Ms. Riffenburgh has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of visual arts




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Lectrifi Says LectrifiHub Debut Officially Postponed Until 2021

Lectrifi has confirmed that it has officially postponed the launch of its "LectrifiHub" wireless charging hub until 2021.




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Stylepick, The Fastest Growing Wholesale Clothing Marketplace In USA Having Verified Vendors To Maximize Sales Of Wholesale Buyers

Stylepick has built a revolutionary system based on B2B wholesale clothing in the USA both for the wholesale clothing vendors and wholesale buyers




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Clarifying Xbox Series X’s Power

Our Xbox crew discusses the recently revealed Xbox Series X tech specs in more detail after some added context arrives in our inbox from a software developer. Plus: Bleeding Edge is another new first-party release this week, we try to decode Konami's denial of the Silent Hill reboot rumor, and more!




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How Goldman Sachs Drifted

Steven G. Mandis of Columbia Business School discusses his book, "What Happened to Goldman Sachs: An Insider's Story of Organizational Drift and Its Unintended Consequences."




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U.S. Treasury Department Issues Guidance Clarifying Qualifications for Paycheck Protection Program

NECA is pleased to report that the U.S. Treasury Department released new guidance on April 7, 2020, clarifying that companies with under 500 employees do qualify for loans under the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This change comes after association staff raised concerns with Congressional leaders and officials at the Small Business Administration and the Department of Treasury.