Electricity and gas will become even more expensive

Electricity and gas will become even more expensive

Some things are not a luxury in themselves in this country – or at least not considered as such. This actually includes a warm apartment and electricity. However, rising energy prices currently pose major challenges, especially for relatively low-income households. And there is no relief in sight. On the contrary, according to the comparison portal … Read more

Sunlight powered filter reliably eliminates pathogens

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There are many areas on this planet where water is present, but also full of dangerous and harmful microbes. Inexpensive, reliable water filters can help ensure the drinking water supply of the population. Reactive oxygen species filter water Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have developed such an experimental water … Read more

The box stacker Stretch follows the robot dog Spot

The box stacker Stretch follows the robot dog Spot

For a long time, the Boston Dynamics company mainly advertised the robot dog Spot. He has a whole range of interesting skills. However, there is no clear area of ​​responsibility. Instead, customers need to see where they can use the robotic dog’s capabilities. The police in North Rhine-Westphalia therefore bought a copy for the state’s … Read more

Cleaning agents pollute the airways like exhaust fumes

Cleaning agents pollute the airways like exhaust fumes

Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning: Hygiene is booming, especially in times of Corona, especially cleaning products with a disinfecting effect are popular. Many of these substances smell pleasantly of citrus fruits or pine, so that the nose also knows that the room is now really clean. But what does “clean” mean in this case? In any case, … Read more

Fraunhofer Institute certifies electric cars for the best environmental balance

Fraunhofer Institute certifies electric cars for the best environmental balance

The transport sector plays a significant role in achieving the German climate targets. There has been controversy for some time about the comparison between the environmental balance of conventional drives, purely electric drives and hybrid concepts. The Fraunhofer Institute is now contributing to the debate, certifying that electric cars have the best climate balance. Only … Read more

US military wirelessly transmits electricity over a kilometer

US military wirelessly transmits electricity over a kilometer

In principle, electricity can also be transported without a cable. This is reflected, for example, in inductive chargers for smartphones. Some developers are also working on systems that will transfer the principle to electric cars. The US military is pursuing even more ambitious plans. They want to drive troops into distant lands from space. Background: … Read more

No yeast is needed for innovative pizza dough

A classic pizza dough is made from lake, water, salt and yeast. However, using yeast has two drawbacks: on the one hand, it makes the dough unsuitable for people who are allergic to yeast, and on the other, little yeast needs to be used in a dough that is allowed to rise slowly, ideally overnight, … Read more

Robot dog searches illegal tunnels in ancient Pompeii

Robot dog searches illegal tunnels in ancient Pompeii

The eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 marked the fall of the Roman city of Pompeii. The buildings were covered by a thick layer of ash and pumice for more than 1500 years. The excavations then started gradually. Today it is an impressive testimony to ancient architecture. Visitors from all over the world come to … Read more

Bracelet and cell phone do the job

Bracelet and cell phone do the job

This dream for diabetics could already come true by the end of 2022: a person with type 1 diabetes has had to prick their finger about 80,000 times in their life. Over time you get used to it, but it is never comfortable. The constant »fingersticks« will probably stop soon and a sensor will then … Read more