Fruit waste used to harvest polymer from seafood waste

Found in crustacean shells, chitin is a useful natural polymer. Now, scientists have developed a fruit waste-based fermentation process for getting it out of those shells – and the technique results in better-quality chitin, to boot.

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Here are the likely ripple effects as Uganda plans to bring boda bodas under e-hailing companies

The Ugandan government is proposing strict regulations for regular bodaboda and taxi operators in the city, a move that will see them operate under the likes of SafeBoda, Uber, and Bolt. What effect could this have?

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More than 9 million students falling behind from lack of internet connectivity

Nonprofit EducationSuperHighway is looking to help the millions of students struggling to learn as COVID-19 keeps everyone home. More about Innovation The effects of the coronavirus pandemic will be felt…

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Meant to Combat ID Theft, Unemployment Benefits Letter Prompts ID Theft Worries

Millions of Americans now filing for unemployment will receive benefits via a prepaid card issued by U.S. Bank, a Minnesota-based financial institution that handles unemployment payments for more than a…

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Zaha Hadid’s holey hotel turns heads in Dubai

Dubai is chock-full of impressive buildings, including the world's tallest, but even in that company the Opus stands out. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, this luxury hotel takes the form of a glass cube with an eight-story void at its center.

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Hoffer Flow Controls Introduces New “HIT-4G” Digital Gas Flow Computer

Hoffer proudly introduces the HIT-4G, a new compact Gas Measurement Rate and Total Computer with temperature, pressure and AGA-8 compressibility compensation. The HIT-4G is the second release in Hoffer’s HIT-4 Series.

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Almatec® Extends Line of C-Series AODD Pumps with New C 40 and C 50 Models

Engineered to be a more cost-effective alternative to similar plastic pumps, Almatec C-Series pumps feature an industry-leading design that increases bolt torque to improve pump safety when compared to competitive pumps. What further separates the C-Series is the incorporation of Almatec’s exclusive Perswing P® air control system, which offers superior efficiency to optimize production rates […]

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