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Tag: environment[1]
Is China Beating the U.S. in Clean Tech? The president of NRDC points to a growing investment by China in energy technologies. The Hudson could become the world's largest environmental-monitoring system. With sensors glued to their heads, seals have helped scientists understand the effects of climate change. Automated weeding could eventually reduce the use of herbicides. Easier Detection of Explosives A new substance could be used in portable sensors to reveal traces of explosives. New technology uses metal detectors in the wild. A Tool for Finding Life in Outer Space A new robotic device to map the ecosystem of one of Earth's ice-bound lakes could be used to search for life on other planets. Tidal Turbines Help Light Up Manhattan Turbines are being submerged in the East River to generate electricity from rapid tidal currents. A device that detects electrical signals could be used for chemical monitoring. New Clues to Global-Warming Dangers Scientists are using gene chips to monitor the effects of global warming on marine life. It's time to get worried. New imaging technique shows how fast inland ice is melting. Ethanol Demand Threatens Food Prices Rising corn prices are already affecting everything from the cost of tortillas in Mexico City to the cost of producing eggs in the United States. Concerns over the safety and environmental impact of nanomaterials mustn't be ignored. [1]
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