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Lab test supports method to synthesize extractable oil from solid organic matter locked 3 km underground
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Lab test supports method to synthesize extractable oil from solid organic matter locked 3 km underground

Skoltech researchers have found a way to convert organic matter locked in oil shale into extractable liquid oil by injecting very hot water...

How innovative smart materials make it out of the lab and into our cities
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How innovative smart materials make it out of the lab and into our cities

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The construction industry accounts for approximately 37% of global CO₂ emissions. Traditional materials like cement, steel, and bricks contribute...

UK lab promises air-con revolution without polluting gases
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UK lab promises air-con revolution without polluting gases

A ‘solid refrigerant’ used by Barocal at their headquarters in Cambridge. The soft, waxy “solid refrigerant” being investigated in a UK laboratory may...

This independent testing lab confirms Saily users save nearly 30% of mobile data while traveling
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This independent testing lab confirms Saily users save nearly 30% of mobile data while traveling

Independent testing lab confirms Saily’s ad blocker reduces mobile data usage by 28.6% The ad blocker blocks ads and trackers at the network...

Top US lab testing firm hit with major data leak, exposes health info on 1.6 million users
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Top US lab testing firm hit with major data leak, exposes health info on 1.6 million users

Laboratory Services Cooperative confirmed suffering a data breach in October 2024 An investigation uncovered that the crooks stole sensitive data The information has...

Solar module performance claims often exceed lab measurements
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Solar module performance claims often exceed lab measurements

Until 2016, Fraunhofer ISE’s laboratory measured more power on average than promised by the manufacturer. Since then, a negative trend has become apparent,...

Fitbit Sleep Lab leaked – new feature could give you personalized bedtime recommendations
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Fitbit Sleep Lab leaked – new feature could give you personalized bedtime recommendations

Fitbit could be getting a new sleep schedule feature Sleep Lab has leaked in code It could give you personalized recommendations for bedtime...

Electric vehicle batteries can last almost 40% longer in the real world than in lab tests
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Electric vehicle batteries can last almost 40% longer in the real world than in lab tests

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When we see “tested under laboratory conditions,” we often assume real-world conditions will lead to faster degradation of a...

CIA says ‘more likely’ COVID-19 escaped from a lab | Coronavirus pandemic News
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CIA says ‘more likely’ COVID-19 escaped from a lab | Coronavirus pandemic News

The intelligence agency says it has ‘low confidence’ in the assessment and will continue to evaluate credible information. The CIA has announced that...