A new NoMix toilet has been getting positive reviews in seven European countries. These toilets separate urine and feces before the sewer treatment plant. One benefit is that it reduces the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous nutrients which trigger algae blooms and can harm fish in the area. Separating the urine also allows its use as an agriculture fertilizer. This toilet has been used in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark and has been accepted and supported by most people, an 75-85% believed the design, hygiene, small and seating comfort of this toilet equaled that of a conventional toilet.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100310134258.htm
Tel Aviv University has developed a bionic “nose” that can “sniff out” cancers, bombs, and impure water. This device magnifies the very small traces of these chemicals that normal technology cannot detect. Professor Doron Shabat, a bioorganic chemist, developed this technology to amplify these signals by millions and billions, and soon will be able to detect any of these chemicals that have a certain type of reactivity. This device can help to diagnose diseases such as prostate cancer.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090330154756.htm
A new invention can keep fruit, vegetables, and flowers fresher without using genetic engineering or pathogens. These microorganisms induce enzymes that extend the ripening time of fruits and vegetables, and are actually beneficial to them. The microorganism manipulates the organism’s diet so that it will express more of a certain enzyme and stay fresher for longer. This microorganism will help reduce the waste created by throwing away fruits and vegetables, will allow companies to ship easier, and will allow these fruits and vegetables to be stored in room temperature, thus reducing the energy.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091020111623.htm
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