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The importance of anthropogenic vapors on haze pollution over Hong Kong and mainland China"s megacities

Prof. Wang Zhe, assistant professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)'s Division of Environment and Sustainability, has collaborated with international scientists to reveal the significant roles of anthropogenic low-volati.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 30th, 2022

Multi-omics approach reveals nanoplastic toxicity in aquatic life

Plastic pollution has become a growing crisis for aquatic environments, with nanoplastics emerging as particularly hazardous due to their minuscule size and broad dispersal. Unlike larger plastic fragments, nanoplastics infiltrate cellular systems an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Kitchen renovation could reduce household air pollution and save lives in rural China

A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology highlights the health benefits of kitchen renovation as a cost-effective way to mitigate household air pollution in rural China......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Scientists tackle farm nutrient pollution with sustainable, affordable designer biochar pellets

What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money? In a first-of-its-kind field study, University of Illinois.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Only 3% of South Africans can name all five national animals and plants. Why these symbols matter

Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they designate as national symbols. The national animal of China, for example, is the giant panda, a nation-wide source of pride and dip.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX’s Starship

The Long March 9 gets flaps and a reusable upper stage. When Chinese space officials unveiled the design for the country's first super heavy lift rocket nearly a decade ago, it l.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Mangrove degradation threatens carbon storage in China"s Pearl Bay

Carbon sinks are important in the fight against climate change as they draw down atmospheric carbon dioxide levels by storing organic carbon in the oceans and soil, for example. Within tropical and subtropical intertidal locations, wetland plant comm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

23 Years of the iPod: How Elite Obsolete Electronics keeps the music playing

There’s probably enough material to produce a book about the importance of the iPod to Apple’s history (and revenue). Yet, the company said goodbye to the brand in 2022 as it finally discontinued the last edition of the iPod Touch. There is a sma.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Monday after a six-month stay on the Tiangong space station, part of China's effort to be a global leader in space exploration......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Laptop, smartphone, and game console prices could soar after the election

Most Americans may not realize popular tech hasn't been hit by China tariffs—yet. Tech companies are bracing ahead of the US presidential election, dreading the looming threat o.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Pakistan shuts primary schools in Lahore over record pollution

Pakistan's second city of Lahore will close primary schools for a week over record pollution, government authorities said Sunday, to avoid exposing millions of children to smog several times above levels deemed dangerous......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Geodynamic mantle-flow model explains deformation of continental crust block in North China

Cratons are fascinating yet enigmatic geological formations. Known to be relatively stable portions of the Earth's continental crust, cratons have remained largely unchanged for billions of years. Although cratons have survived many geological events.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Shein touted as model unicorn in China"s "new quality productive force" push, IPO unclear

Shein touted as model unicorn in China"s "new quality productive force" push, IPO unclear.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 40 times above WHO limit

Air pollution in Pakistan's second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday, around 40 times over the level deemed acceptable by the World Health Organization (WHO), data from IQAir showed......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Pollution level in Pakistan megacity hits new high, says official

Air pollution in Pakistan's second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday, with an official calling it a record high for the smog-choked mega city......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 80 times above WHO limit

Air pollution in Pakistan's second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday more than 80 times over the level deemed acceptable by the World Health Organization (WHO), with an official calling it record high......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

US Space Force warns of “mind-boggling” build-up of Chinese capabilities

Russia and China "have developed and demonstrated the ability to conduct war fighting in space." The chief of the US Space Force has warned that China is putting military capabili.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

China’s radar killer drone shoots better than AI, humans with new ChatGPT-like brain

China’s radar killer drone shoots better than AI, humans with new ChatGPT-like brain.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Government interventions can reduce deadly air pollution in South Asia, study finds

Air pollution, driven in large part by practices like crop burning, contributes to 2 million deaths a year in South Asia and persists as a public health emergency. But a new study co-led by Brown University researcher Gemma Dipoppa found that governm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

The heated US-China cable competition under the seas

The heated US-China cable competition under the seas.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

The OnePlus 13 is here, but it is only available in China for now

The OnePlus 13 has been officially launched in China, breaking the previous tradition of a December launch we’ve seen in previous releases. The post The OnePlus 13 is here, but it is only available in China for now appeared first on Phandroid......»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024