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The Narwal Freo X Ultra marks a significant leap forward in the world of robotic vacuum cleaners. Building on the foundation laid by its predecessor, the Narwal Freo, this latest model introduces a suite of advanced features that promise to elevate your home cleaning experience to new heights. With the Freo X Ultra, Narwal has not only increased the power and efficiency of the vacuum but has also…
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#advanced navigation#app control#battery performance#cleaning innovation#cleaning tech#durable vacuum#dust compression#efficient cleaning#floor care#floor cleaning#high suction#high-end robot#home automation#home care tech#home cleanliness#household gadgets#intelligent cleaning#intelligent tech#Long Battery Life#maintenance tips#mopping robot#Narwal Freo X Ultra#obstacle avoidance#pet hair removal#powerful motor#premium vacuum#robotic mop#robotic vacuum#self-cleaning mop#smart appliance
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Indian Engineers Tackle Water Shortages with Star Wars Tech in Kerala https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/indian-engineers-tackle-water-shortages-with-star-wars-tech-in-kerala/
When a severe water shortage hit the Indian city of Kozhikode in the state of Kerala, a group of engineers turned to science fiction to keep the taps running.
Like everyone else in the city, engineering student Swapnil Shrivastav received a ration of two buckets of water a day collected from India’s arsenal of small water towers.
It was a ‘watershed’ moment for Shrivastav, who according to the BBC had won a student competition four years earlier on the subject of tackling water scarcity, and armed with a hypothetical template from the original Star Wars films, Shrivastav and two partners set to work harvesting water from the humid air.
“One element of inspiration was from Star Wars where there’s an air-to-water device. I thought why don’t we give it a try? It was more of a curiosity project,” he told the BBC.
According to ‘Wookiepedia’ a ‘moisture vaporator’ is a device used on moisture farms to capture water from a dry planet’s atmosphere, like Tatooine, where protagonist Luke Skywalker grew up.
This fictional device functions according to Star Wars lore by coaxing moisture from the air by means of refrigerated condensers, which generate low-energy ionization fields. Captured water is then pumped or gravity-directed into a storage cistern that adjusts its pH levels. Vaporators are capable of collecting 1.5 liters of water per day.
If science fiction authors could come up with the particulars of such a device, Shrivastav must have felt his had a good chance of succeeding. He and colleagues Govinda Balaji and Venkatesh Raja founded Uravu Labs, a Bangalore-based startup in 2019.
Their initial offering is a machine that converts air to water using a liquid desiccant. Absorbing moisture from the air, sunlight or renewable energy heats the desiccant to around 100°F which releases the captured moisture into a chamber where it’s condensed into drinking water.
The whole process takes 12 hours but can produce a staggering 2,000 liters, or about 500 gallons of drinking-quality water per day. Uravu has since had to adjust course due to the cost of manufacturing and running the machines—it’s just too high for civic use with current materials technology.
“We had to shift to commercial consumption applications as they were ready to pay us and it’s a sustainability driver for them,” Shrivastav explained. This pivot has so far been enough to keep the start-up afloat, and they produce water for 40 different hospitality clients.
Looking ahead, Shrivastav, Raja, and Balaji are planning to investigate whether the desiccant can be made more efficient; can it work at a lower temperature to reduce running costs, or is there another material altogether that might prove more cost-effective?
They’re also looking at running their device attached to data centers in a pilot project that would see them utilize the waste heat coming off the centers to heat the desiccant.
#good news#environmentalism#science#water#india#star wars#innovation#water is life#clean water#drinking water#inventions
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#clean energy#environment#green energy#information technology#innovation#science and technology#businesses#entrepreneur#pods#prt#transit#transportation#itns
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okay so I wanted to show @coffee-mage-sans-caffeine some terrible field Beagle stacks, so that they could see how uncomfortable the dogs look, and therefore I went hunting for field rabbit beagle kennels.
I turned up one pet "rare color" breeder and one that turned out to be a breed-specific article from a fucking content mill. Which: Gross. But the third one actually was a field rabbit-hunting beagle breeder, one who had the most good ol' boy [appreciative] blog description of his goals I've seen in a very long time:
Woodpont Beagles are a pack of dual-purpose (show and field bred) hunting hounds located in Southern Ohio, USA. Some of our female lines now stretch back as many as 16 generations, spanning nearly 40 years. Hounds from this kennel have been very successful in the past at field trials and shows, although the primary focus the past 20 years has been on pack work after cottontail rabbit or snowshoe hare.
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Feel free to contact us if this sounds like the type of hound for you. Not everyone likes the same kind of beagle. If your interest is field trials, or showing, you may want to keep looking. If you want good, honest hounds for pack work or gunning, these just may suit you. Puppies occasionally available.
Like, you know that is an old white man with the most rural of backgrounds and interests. His philosophy is fantastic, mind you, the dogs themselves are a blend of conformation and working beagle lines with the goal of maintaining the best of both worlds, if I wanted a beagle or to hunt rabbits I'd be on that man's doorstep in a heartbeat. I'm reading his stuff and I'm watching very carefully, and I see a post title and pre-emptively flinch:
Immediately what pops into my head is QAnon and hideous right-wing politics have invaded all kinds of circles over the years, and look I was starting to really like this guy, his opinions about working hounds are kickass, and oh no he's going to take time out of his day to make it clear he thinks people like me are scum--what does it read--oh no, oh no, what is it gonna say--
Things You Will Not See Here
Hounds with No Show Blood
Hounds with No Field Blood
Hounds in above ground kennels (i.e., raised on wire rather than being reared on the ground. always. no stacking kennels or god forbid runs.) ...
Yeah. Okay. I can live with this. It's a website straight out of 2013 (or 2003) rather than 2023. And oh, what a breath of fresh air the blog is!
#dogs#dogblr#I really do encourage anyone who thinks about working-bred dogs vs show-bred dogs to come and have a look at this#because this is what an awful lot of the best working-bred old-time breeders sound like#and shaking his fingers judgily about wire kennels and stacked kennels so cleaning is easier#but also you note he doesn't frame that as an unthinkable and immoral act of animal cruelty#he frames it as something only a lazy backwards asshole would do#and actually he associates all above ground kennels with the wire floor kennels which are infamous#which further jolts anyone in his audience of beaglers thinking that above ground kennels are a great innovation#into going !! ugh#should distance MYSELF from that!#and if there's some pressing critical reason the kennels are necessary it's a goad to get your dogs--yes even young puppies--out onto groun#as much as humanly possible#then he starts lecturing beaglers on kennel care and shows off his spotless kennels#this is an old fuck who does not give a shit about pet dog sensibilities#but he DOES give a shit about running dogs that are capable of serving their intended purpose#and treating them well and fairly
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The Jellyfishbot by IADYS is an innovative, fully electric cleaning robot designed to tackle waterway pollution.
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Why was the world’s richest man
@elonmusk not invited to Labour’s UK investment summit?
#Elon Musk#World's richest man#Labour Party#UK investment summit#Tesla#SpaceX#Elon Musk and politics#Musk and UK relations#Musk's business ventures#Space exploration#Electric vehicles#Clean energy#Renewable energy#Musk and government policy#Musk's influence on tech#Tech industry leaders#Labour Party's investment strategy#Elon Musk's wealth#Musk and international relations#UK politics#Musk's public appearances#Musk's global reach#Labour and big business#Innovation#Tech entrepreneurship#Billionaires in politics#US-UK business relations#Elon Musk and Twitter (X)#Musk’s space ventures#Tesla's global expansion
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#today i suddenly remembered that dress + tshirt is a combination that exists and allows you to wear summer dress in winter + not get cold.#really cool innovation.#today i am going to lidl then cleaning out my food cupboard well my one shelf in my shared cupboard then im going to draw hopefully#and because i did some revision yesterday i don't need to do much in the way of studying today which is good because the questions are exce#based and my screen time over the past few days has been diabolical and my eyes are crying and might explode if i look at a computer today#so im going to try to be hashtag offline today.#< says this while literally on tumblr#if i put some red in this outfit id be very sofad core actually. noted for future reference#anyway happy sunday everypony#^ there's a typo up there i meant excel#we worked on paper last semester but now we're doing some accounting on excel i was worried at first like oh nooo i have to learn a new#program but then i remembered im literally a gamer.not the best gamer it has to be said but i mean i 100% pw on the psp so i think i can#s rank microsoft excel.
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truly just SUCH a typical tumblr experience but like.
Familiar Tumblr Name makes a post that's like: 'you know how fast fashion perpetuates itself by selling us clothing that gets dingy and grody really fast, so we have to replace it yearly?'
me: uh, no, actually—historically i've found that the few fast fashion pieces i acquired long outstayed their welcome, and were perfectly wearable long after i was heartily sick of them! but go on, i guess
FTN: 'let me tell you about this traditional domestic wisdom (implied: that's been lost because of, uh, capitalism) that will fix this problem (that you, too, definitely have) for you!'
me, googling: okay so this residue that FTN said was somehow a Fast Fashion thing is apparently generally caused by like. fabric softener and/or hard water. using discount detergents that skimp on active ingredients. using too much detergent so it doesn't wash out. letting your bedding go too long between washes. letting your washer go too long between cleans. etc. anyway. lots of specific factors here, many of which may in fact not apply to you in particular!
but like. why get specific when instead we could assert You Know This Problem, Right? This Lost Traditional Wisdom Will Definitely Help You Personally!!
#just like. makes me mad as rhetoric bc like. *i* can evaluate yr Dramatic Tumblr Post critically and do independent research abt it#and determine how much of it applies to me#and like. the answer is: basically none but it's a good reminder to clean the washing machine‚ thx#but like. there are loads of ppl in the notes just like. nodding along very wide-eyed#to whom this ALSO may not be applicable but who have lapped up yr sloppy demagoguery#and it's just like. [FTN] admits *in this post* that they don't actually know all the ins and outs of this#and it's just like. then probably you shouldn't be climbing onto your soapbox to explain it to people just yet!!#and telling people to get Righteously Angry that this has been Kept From Them#anyway. extremely specific subtweet and honestly the consequences of blindly taking OP's advice would probably not be too bad#but it's just like. i get really frustrated with these bloggers who want to Dispense Advice#but aren't actually experts themselves‚ don't provide any citations for their assertions‚ and claim that things are Universally Applicable#which is just. never true!! people's situations vary!!!#and like. if everyone were equipped to critically evaluate this shit it'd be fine‚ probably#but they're not! people are like 'oh wow you sound confident‚ okay‚ information integrated into my worldview now!'#and it's just like. i realize the subject matter here is relatively low-stakes but it's like. the KIND of rhetoric here is. weird.#very like. There's Been a Conspiracy and You Should Believe Me Because I Sound Confident and Friendly and Like I'm On Your Side.#Reject the Innovations of Capitalism. Retvrn to the Old Ways.#and it's just like. hm what politicians does that remind me of!#anyway. sorry for this very vehement very specific subtweet i just. idk. genuinely think this strain of tumblr demagoguery is pernicious#and like. lots of it is perpetrated by liberals!! most of it ime! but it's the same damaging dynamic even so
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Recycling Solar Panels: A Path to Sustainable Solar Energy 🌞♻️
The transition to solar energy is a cornerstone of the global shift toward sustainability. However, with more solar panels reaching the end of their life cycle, we must tackle the challenge of solar panel waste responsibly. Recycling solar panels isn’t just about waste management; it’s about recovering valuable materials and reducing the environmental impact of solar energy production. Let’s…
#Artificial Intelligence#Circular economy#clean tech#ecofriendly#environmental impact#GOI#green innovation#recycling#recyclingindustry#renewable energy#Solar energy#solar panel recycling#start up innovation#Sustainability#waste management
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How's the cleaning going? Thanks for asking! Actually I'm a quarter way through knitting a shawl :)
#i have four days off of work#the life of someone with a part time job#but i decided to unpack and tidy my room#cuz ive lived here for nearly a month and nothing. literally nothing. is unpacked.#but then i saw some pretty yarn i bought years ago and decided that i had to pearn how to knit a shawl instead#thats right. learn#i learned a new knitting skill for this#instead of cleaning i improved my knitting skills#i can do a yarn over now#if you know how to knit. you know how easy that is#but a few months ago when i tried to knit a shawl i couldnt figure out how to do a yarn over#so here we are#procrastination breeds innovation or something#its also 1:30am and i could realistically finish this shawl that i startwd tonight#god my brain is a mess
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just fixed my favourite CBD cartridge I thought was broken for good #womeninstem
#its because i ran out of the backup one i had been using and DESPERATION DRIVES INNOVATION#i had to pull out the little pin part and clean inside with a q tip and rubbing alcohol#the coil had gotten all gumked up so wasnt sending the connection#it hasnt worked in months but it was soo good before i couldnt bring myself to throw it out#im actually so proud of myself#molly speaks
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#good news#environmentalism#science#solar energy#clean water#water desalination#salt water#environment#nature#innovation#green technology
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Electric Vehicle Plastics Market: An In-Depth Exploration and its Contribution to a Circular Automotive Industry
The global electric vehicle plastics market size was estimated at USD 13.33 billion in 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.0% from 2024 to 2030. The industry is projected to witness significant growth in terms of consumption, on account of high application scope and increasing demand from the growing population. The Polypropylene (PP) resin demand in the Asia Pacific region is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Strong government support & initiatives regarding emissions and increasing investment by manufacturers are propelling the growth of the region.
Electric Vehicle Plastics Market Report Highlights
The Asia Pacific region is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. Increasing demand from the growing population coupled with environmental concerns among others are anticipated to drive market growth in the region
The battery segment is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. Batteries are one of the significant components of an EV and, in comparison to combustion engines, battery vehicles do not produce any emissions and are eco-friendly. The growing demand for EVs has promising growth for EV batteries
The exterior application segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2021 and is estimated to continue its dominance over the forecast period due to the high demand in aesthetics
The BEV vehicle type segment led the industry in 2021 and it is anticipated to continue growing over the forecast period as PHEVs have higher maintenance costs than BEVs
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Furthermore, EVs are efficient and require less maintenance as compared with traditional vehicles. These factors are expected to boost the demand for EVs, which is expected to drive the demand for plastics over the forecast period. Increasing utilization of plastics in EVs is anticipated to boost industry growth positively over the forecast period. Plastics have proven to perform well under harsh conditions through their resistance to shock, moisture, oxidation, and further maintaining their chemical and mechanical properties. Plastics will be crucial material for manufacturing lightweight and energy-efficient EVs. Based on resin type, PP is expected to witness major demand during the projected years.
Polypropylene is used in many components of the vehicle including bumpers, carpet fibers, cable insulation, and others. Properties, such as good heat, chemical & fatigue resistance, and others, are anticipated to drive the demand for PP in the industry. Major manufacturers are adopting expansion strategies, such as new product development, production facility expansions, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures. For instance, in October 2021, DuPont launched a new extension of its existing Zytel HTN range, named as Zytel 500 series. These products are developed to provide enhanced retention properties in e-mobility oils, electrically friendly characteristics, and a high Comparative Tracking Index (CTI).
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#EV Plastics#Electric Vehicles#Sustainable Driving#Eco-Friendly Cars#Electric Vehicle Tech#Clean Transportation#Green Mobility#EV Innovation#Plastics In EVs#Future Of Transport#Sustainable Materials#Eco Auto Design#EV Manufacturing#Polymer Innovation#Zero Emission Vehicles#Green Tech Auto#Cleantech Plastics#EV Design#Eco-Friendly Plastics#Circular Auto Economy
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Top 10 Solar Module Manufacturers in India
#Top 10 Solar Module Manufacturers in Ahmedabad India#Best solar module manufacturers in Ahmedabad/Vadodara/Gujarat/India#Solar module prices in Ahmedabad/Vadodara/Gujarat/India#Solar module installation services in Ahmedabad/Vadodara/Gujarat/India#High-efficiency solar modules in Ahmedabad/Vadodara/Gujarat/India#Renewable Energy India#Solar Companies India#Solar Tech India#Sustainable Energy India#Green Energy India#Solar Innovation India#Clean Energy India#SolarCompanies AhmedabadIndia#SolarManufacturing India#SolarIndustry India#Solar PowerIndia
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Unearthing the Power of Soil Remediation: A Promising Path towards Environmental Sustainability
The health of our planet is intricately linked to the quality of its soil, an aspect that is often overlooked. Soil pollution presents a significant environmental concern, affecting agricultural productivity, water quality, and ultimately, human health. However, the innovative field of soil remediation holds the key to reclaiming contaminated land and fostering a sustainable future.
Soil remediation, a sector of environmental science, focuses on purifying and revitalizing the soil. It encompasses various techniques to remove harmful pollutants, such as heavy metals, petroleum products, pesticides, and more, from contaminated soil. The ultimate aim is to restore the soil to a state where it can once again support healthy growth and biodiversity.
There are several methods of soil remediation, each tailored to the type and extent of soil contamination.
1. Excavation and Disposal
As a direct approach, this method involves physically removing the contaminated soil and disposing of it in designated landfills. Although it's an immediate solution, it merely transfers the contamination issue from one place to another, leading to concerns about its environmental sustainability.
2. Soil Washing
This technique uses water, sometimes mixed with other substances, to wash away contaminants. It's particularly effective for treating soils contaminated with heavy metals or certain kinds of organic pollutants. However, the process requires treatment of the resulting washwater to avoid secondary contamination.
3. Bioremediation
One of the most promising soil remediation strategies, bioremediation, employs natural processes to clean up contaminated soil. Specific microorganisms or plants (phytoremediation) are used to absorb, break down, or immobilize contaminants. This method is eco-friendly and holds great potential for large-scale applications.
4. Thermal Desorption
Thermal desorption involves heating soil to evaporate the pollutants, which are then collected and treated separately. This process is ideal for soils contaminated with volatile organic compounds, but it requires substantial energy input.
Soil remediation's significance extends far beyond environmental preservation. Healthy soil is critical for a functioning ecosystem, contributing to plant growth, water filtration, and climate regulation. Moreover, with the escalating global population, the need for arable land is at an all-time high. Through soil remediation, previously unusable land can be restored, strengthening food security and promoting sustainable land use.
Simultaneously, soil remediation helps protect groundwater resources. Soil acts as a natural filter, and contaminants present in the soil can leach into groundwater over time, posing serious health risks. By removing these pollutants, soil remediation safeguards our water supply.
In the grand scheme of climate change, soil remediation plays a pivotal role. Soil holds three times as much carbon as the atmosphere. Techniques like bioremediation not only remove contaminants but also improve soil health, increasing its capacity to store carbon and thereby helping to mitigate climate change.
In conclusion, soil remediation is not merely a sector of environmental science; it is a tool of hope for our planet. It embodies the mantra of "heal the soil, heal the planet," and underscores our responsibility to protect the environment. With continued research and technological advancements in soil remediation techniques, we can make strides towards a sustainable future.
Let's invest in soil remediation - for our health, for our food, and for our planet.
#Soil Remediation Techniques#Methods of Soil Remediation#Importance of Soil Remediation#Biological Soil Remediation#Chemical Soil Remediation#Thermal Soil Remediation#Soil Contamination Solutions#Future of Soil Remediation#Nanoremediation for Soil#Prevention of Soil Pollution#Soil Degradation and Remediation#Phytoremediation Techniques#Environmental Restoration Techniques#Soil Clean-up Methods#Soil Sustainability Practices#Eco-friendly Soil Remediation#Industrial Waste Soil Remediation#Soil Remediation Technologies#Innovations in Soil Remediation#Impact of Soil Remediation
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5/9/23.
Red Asphalt were a high school "straight edge" band in Southern California - San Clemente specifically. In my mind, they're notable because they're a piece of the musical journey of George Carpenter of The Clog. The Clog's 7" dominated my listening in 2019. Back then I mentioned how The Clog sounded like a cross between Ty Segall and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci.
Red Asphalt definitely has a similar feel. The cassette (mastered by Mikey Young) is a bit of auditory whiplash - going from sludgey screamo to lo-fi indie (think Pavement), to gentle picking. Really, this sounds like this could have been an early Flying Nun band (listen to "J2" - sounds like it could have been The Clean). Finally, I'll throw in The Urinals/100 Flowers as a Southern California reference point.
San Francisco based tape label Discontinuous Innovation just released this cassette in April 2023. The label has an impressive catalogue.
#Red Asphalt#San Clemente#California#George Carpenter#The Clog#Ty Segall#Gorky's Zygotic Mynci#Mikey Young#Pavement#The Clean#Flying Nun#Discontinuos Innovation#The Urinals#100 Flowers
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