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Propane Heat Pumps Set Efficiency Record
China has built the world’s largest wind turbine, capable of providing electricity to tens of thousands of households and saving thousands of tons of coal.
Fuel Efficiency: Saving on Supertanker
The Chinese supertanker New Aden has been launched with four fixed sails made of carbon fiber that significantly reduce fuel consumption. The shipping industry accounts
Extend Life in Old Age for Former Smokers
Former smokers can significantly reduce their risk of death in old age through lifestyle changes. Many smokers are aware that regular inhalation of tobacco smoke
Negative Health Effects of Higher Retirement Age
A higher retirement age has negative effects on both physical and mental health, according to a study by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW
Wealthy Households Benefit from Gas Price Cap
Wealthy households with high gas consumption, such as villa owners with heated pools, are set to benefit the most from the German government’s planned gas
Cars and Co. Barely Cover Road Costs
The financial burden on drivers and road hauliers in Germany is a topic of concern, with many feeling that they are paying too much. However,
Hydroactive Building Facade: World’s First
A new system has set an efficiency record for propane-based heat pumps, reducing the amount of propane needed to operate them. While heat pumps are
Hydrogen boosts diesel engine efficiency.
A new technology has been developed that allows conventional diesel engines to run on hydrogen, increasing efficiency and significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Scientists at the
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosts Cancer Treatment
A recent study conducted by the Universities of Bonn and Shanxi has found that patients with Nasopharyngeal cancer who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 respond
Meat consumption threatens global food supply.
The current food production system is threatening the future global food supply, according to a study by PwC Strategy& titled “The Coming Sustainable Food Revolution.”
