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Joshua Shavit
Dec 28, 2022
Keeping indoor humidity levels at a “sweet spot” may reduce spread of COVID-19
A study by MIT researchers finds that indoor relative humidity may also influence transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 16, 2022
Drafting can save 3-5 minutes off marathoners' times, make sub-2 hour finish possible
This racing strategy could save three to five minutes for middle-of-the-packers, too, including those running the Chicago marathon.
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 13, 2022
Solar technology extracts drinking water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
New technology, for the first time, can harvest water 24 hours around the clock, with no energy input, even under the blazing sun.
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 8, 2022
Self-charging, ultra-thin device that generates electricity from air moisture
Imagine being able to generate electricity by harnessing moisture in the air around you with just everyday items like sea salt and fabric.
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 31, 2022
Solar hydropanel captures 10 liters of clean drinking water out of the air per day
By harvesting water vapor from the air and condensing it into liquid, atmospheric water generators can essentially pull water from the air
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Joseph Shavit
Apr 12, 2022
Fighting viruses is as easy as breathing
Human Lung Chip reveals the effects of breathing motions on lung immune responses and leads to repurposing of potential therapeutics
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Joseph Shavit
Apr 11, 2022
AI powers breakthrough in faster-than-sound jet engines
New research using AI is streamlining simulations of hypersonic aircraft engines, which have defense and commercial applications.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021
Harvesting water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water for this purpose, but doing so requires a large amount of energy.
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