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In 2019, Amsterdam began using bubble barriers to catch river plastic. Now the US wants to bring the technology to the Great LakesLansing is considering implementing the Bubble Barrier technology, initially developed in Amsterdam, to address plastic pollution. This inn...- Lake Michigan looks calm from shore, but a 2013 11 kg of red dye experiment revealed its hidden waters can spread far faster than scientists expectedA 2013 dye experiment in Lake Michigan revealed that water in the lake’s open interior can spread surprisingly quickly. Researchers traced ...
- In 1892, engineers began the Chicago Canal to divert sewage using 42 million cubic yards of earth; more than a century later, it may help Asian carp reach the Great LakesIn 1885, Chicago undertook the monumental task of reversing its river flow to safeguard drinking water by rerouting sewage from Lake Michig...
- In 1972, a 3,300-acre preservation effort began protecting the Elk River Chain of Lakes in Michigan. More than 50 years later, monitoring shows water quality remains healthyMore than half a century ago, a conservation effort in northern Michigan set out to protect an extraordinary network of waterways, and its ...
- 200 years ago one of Earth's oldest plant chemicals was isolated but researchers now find ways to make new potential medicines with two poisonous flowersScientists have uncovered how two famously poisonous plants produce complex chemicals that could one day contribute to new medicines. Resea...
- TCS launches Gemini experience centre in the US to accelerate AI powered manufacturingTata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday announced the launch of a new Gemini Experience Centre in Troy, Michigan in the United States aim...
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking waterDonald Trump plans to remove fluoride from public drinking water if he wins the upcoming election. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic...
- Joe Biden set to crack down on auto emissions to accelerate EV salesEmissions limits set to be finalised by the Environmental Protection Agency within days would propel electric vehicle sales well beyond cur...
- Step into the Plastic Bag Store, a grocery outlet where everything is made from recycled plastics!Beware, every item you see at this shop, even those delicious cakes, are plastic!
- Biden nominates former rival Pete Buttigieg for transportation, Granholm for energyPresident-elect Joe Biden nominated his former rival Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation on Tuesday and intends to choose former ...
- Who will spearhead Biden's climate, energy and agriculture policies?Although still to be defined, the plan includes ramping up clean energy technology and usage, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, federal ...
- Over a dozen Indian-Americans make it to final of Intel Science Talent SearchOf the 14 Indian-American students who would be coming to Washington in March for the prestigious science competition, five are from Califo...
- Volkswagen's US Chief to tell Congress there's no schedule for repairsTop exec apologised and promised proper investigation into the emissions cheating scandal of Volkswagen.
- VW's US head tells Congress 430,000 cars need engine retrofitVolkswagen AG's top US executive told a congressional committee the automaker may have to retrofit about 430,000 diesel vehicles with costl...
- NASA tests shape-changing wing for gen-next aircraftNASA has successfully completed initial flight tests of a new shape-changing wing technology that can save millions of dollars annually in ...
- IIT Madras talks joint PhDs with US universities; move to improve profile of studentsThe IITs are now in the middle of a paradigm shift as they try to morph from world-class teaching institutions to world-class research cent...
- Indian appointed professor in Harvard School of DesignAmerica's prestigious Harvard University has appointed renowned Indian urban designer and educator Rahul Mehrotra as tenured professor and ...
- Fiat and Chrysler sign alliance planItaly's Fiat will take 35% stake in US car maker Chrysler in a deal aimed at helping the pair survive the worst crisis to hit their industr...
- Oil price fall, crisis may delay US climate, energy policyThe financial crisis and falling oil prices risk setting back attempts by the next US president and Congress to promote renewable energy an...
- GM to close four plants, launch new 'green' vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp said on Tuesday it was closing four truck and sports utility vehicle plants and launching a new series of environmental...
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