"Cleaning up" an oil spill
After thousands of gallons of oil poured into the Pacific Ocean following the October 2 spill, agencies and volunteers have worked around the clock to mitigate the damage and stop the spread......»»
Image: Sentinel-1 captures Tobago oil spill
Before and after satellite images from the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission show the scale of the oil spill that occurred off the shores of Trinidad and Tobago's coastline earlier this week. The ship, identified as The Gulfstream, ran aground and overtu.....»»
Roborock’s best self-emptying robot vacuum and mop is 25% off
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop, which may be the only cleaning companion that you'll need for your home, is on sale from Amazon at $400 off......»»
How to clean the Apple Vision Pro light seal cushion
If you own an Apple Vision Pro, you may want to consider regularly cleaning some of its components. Most importantly, the removable Light Seal Cushions since they are the contact point between the Vision Pro and your face. more….....»»
A novel technique for creating superhydrophobic surfaces
Superhydrophobic surfaces, characterized by their ability to repel water with a contact angle above 150° and a sliding angle below 10°, offer a range of applications from self-cleaning and anti-corrosion to oil/water separation and droplet manipula.....»»
Green doesn"t always mean clean: Cleaning products urgently need better regulation, researchers warn
Many cleaning products labeled as "green" emit just as many harmful chemicals as regular products, new research has revealed......»»
Amazon has a Roomba robot vacuum for $170 right now
The iRobot Roomba 692 robot vacuum may be the cleaning companion that you need. It's available from Amazon with a $99 discount that lowers its price to $170......»»
How to clean your new Apple Vision Pro
Apple includes a microfiber cloth for cleaning the glass on the Apple Vision Pro, but that's not all you can use, it's not all you will want to, either, but it is one of the safest. Here's what else you can do — and what you must not.The Apple Visi.....»»
How to remove the Meta Quest 3’s facial interface and clean it
Sometimes you may need to remove the Meta Quest 3's facial interface for cleaning. Luckily, it's a very quick and easy process that we'll explain here......»»
12 Best Home Robots You Can Buy Now
As we push into 2024, robots for the home and office are not only becoming more commonplace, they’re also becoming more affordable. From robot lawnmowers, to smart cleaning assistants, to home security systems, these automated devices can help.....»»
Study reveals ecological threat of trace organic pollutants in China"s wastewater effluents
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are good at cleaning up common pollutants but often miss tiny amounts of other harmful substances, known as trace organic pollutants......»»
Deepwater Horizon oil spill study could lead to overhaul of cleanup processes worldwide
New research by the University of Stirling could lead to major improvements in marine oil spill cleanup processes......»»
The Eureka Dual Washing Bot is an All-in-one Home Cleaning Machine
At first glance it might seem like your run-of-the-mill washing machine, although looks can be deceiving. The post The Eureka Dual Washing Bot is an All-in-one Home Cleaning Machine appeared first on Phandroid. With CES 2024 almost done we.....»»
Study show dry-cleaning fluid holds promise for sustainable organic synthesis
The widely used dry-cleaning and degreasing solvent perc can be converted to useful chemicals by a new, clean, safe, and inexpensive procedure. The Kobe University discovery using on-demand UV activation may open the path to upcycling perc and thus c.....»»
Targeted household cleaning can reduce toxic chemicals post-wildfire, research shows
After the last embers of a campfire dim, the musky smell of smoke remains. Whiffs of that distinct smokey smell may serve as a pleasant reminder of the evening prior, but in the wake of a wildfire, that smell comes with ongoing health risks......»»
Venezuela oil giant says 80 percent of oil spill cleaned up
Venezuela's state oil company said Thursday that an oil spill at a refinery on the country's western coastline was no longer "active" and that more than 80 percent of the affected area had been cleaned up......»»
Oil spill blackens part of Venezuela"s western coast
An oil spill is sloshing tarry ooze onto beaches in the state of Carabobo along Venezuela's western coastline, several environmental groups said on Wednesday......»»
Algae-covered iPhone 12 recovered from 3-month dip in river, still works
A diver cleaning a river in Northern California found an iPhone 12 submerged and covered in algae but managed to power it on even after spending three months submerged.iPhone 12Apple rates the iPhone 12 and newer at IP68 under IEC standard 60529, tra.....»»
Samsung Jet Bot+ self-emptying robot vacuum is $250 off right now
The Samsung Jet Bot+ with Clean Station, a feature-packed solution for your cleaning needs, is on sale from Best Buy at $250 off, lowering its price to $550......»»
Dangerous proximity of ships, pipeline led to California oil spill; investigators urge reform
A federal agency wants changes in how container ships are anchored off Southern California as well as new safety measures for vessels near offshore pipelines to help prevent or minimize ruptures like the one that spilled 25,000 gallons of crude oil o.....»»
This Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop combo is over $400 off
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni robot vacuum and mop may be the only cleaning companion that you need for your home. It's on sale from Amazon with a $455 discount......»»