FCC bans AI-voiced robocalls in wake of ‘Biden’ calls to NH residents

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on February 8th that robocalls made using AI-generated voices are illegal, effective immediately. The announcement gives law enforcement agencies greater powers to deal with scammers.

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‘Super gut’ made from superworm’s microbiome devours problem plastics

Scientists have created a lab-grown microbiome like the one found in a tiny plastics-munching worm, and it has the potential to efficiently and sustainably biodegrade the world's most common and troublesome plastics – all without the need for the worms.

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Makes a Successful Switch from UV to PAA to Disinfect Effluent

SD1 Western Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on the Ohio River in heavily industrialized Northern Kentucky. The plant’s primary function is to disinfect both municipal and industrial wastewater prior to introducing the water back into the Ohio River.

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Solving Water Loss with Leak-Tight Polyethylene Piping Systems

Water loss is a global issue that becomes more relevant every day – particularly in the context of climate change which is projected to increase water demand by 30% in the next 25 years. However, many causes of water loss are preventable. ELGEF Plus by GF Piping Systems combines polyethylene pipes with electrofusion fittings, couplers, saddles, as well as spigot fittings, enabling utilities to strengthen their networks with long-lasting materials and an intuitive installation process.

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Thermal Earring feels its wearer’s heat – via their earlobe

If you want to continuously monitor your body temperature, and you already wear earrings all day long, why not just have those earrings do the job? That's the thinking behind the Thermal Earring, which may someday be coming to an ear near you.

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Chord aims for sonic accuracy with gorgeous Ultima Integrated amp

Following an international debut at the High End audio show in Munich last year, UK hi-fi brand Chord Electronics has now announced global availability of its "class-leading" 125-watt Ultima Integrated amplifier.

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