Looking for more ways to help rebuild WNC? Local firm Altura Architects is inviting design professionals to join Helene design promise — a solution-oriented collaborative effort between architects, engineers, surveyors and other experts. The goal? They are donating their time and expertise to help communities affected by Hurricane Helene across WNC plan for a sustainable,… Continue reading An open note: Join the Helene Design Pledge
New 3D bioprinter injects living cells directly into injuries to heal bones and cartilage
In recent years, 3D printing has evolved dramatically. Once limited to materials such as plastic or resin, it now extends to human cells and enables the formation of living tissue. However, bioprinting remains – for now – a slow and limited process. This latest innovation promises to change that. A team of researchers has introduced… Continue reading New 3D bioprinter injects living cells directly into injuries to heal bones and cartilage
Summerland Fire Department Top Priority, Study Says | News
The long-awaited study of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District's coverage standards underscores what many have argued for decades: Summerland desperately needs a new fire station. “Station 2 poses a health and safety risk and should be temporarily relocated and then permanently replaced,” said Stewart Gary of CityGate, the company hired to conduct the $86,000 study.… Continue reading Summerland Fire Department Top Priority, Study Says | News
Hidden Wonders | Tokyo's twisted concrete masterpiece is completed after 20 years
this page Japanese read below The building on Hijirizaka Hill in Tokyo's upscale Minato Ward neighborhood is hard to miss. Made of reinforced concrete, it twists and turns, with walls and ceilings covered in enigmatic patterns. This striking structure is called the Arimaston Building (蟻鱒鳶ル “Ant Trout Black Kite Building”) and is more reminiscent of… Continue reading Hidden Wonders | Tokyo's twisted concrete masterpiece is completed after 20 years
Investigations into a contractor who falsified referendum data extended to two federal election campaigns Australian politics
A government contractor found to have falsified data on Indigenous communities during the referendum quietly hired an independent investigator to examine the integrity of its work for the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) in the last two federal elections, according to reports from internal documents. Guardian Australia revealed earlier this year that McNair YellowSquares, a market… Continue reading Investigations into a contractor who falsified referendum data extended to two federal election campaigns Australian politics
A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics | MIT News
Microplastics are an environmental hazard found almost everywhere on earth and are released through the decomposition of tires, clothing and plastic packaging. Another important source of microplastics are tiny beads that are added to some cleaning products, cosmetics and other beauty products. To eliminate some of this microplastic at the source, MIT researchers have developed… Continue reading A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics | MIT News
RVDA and KPA Webinar Highlighting Business Growth and Challenges in 2025
In anticipation of a stronger RV market in 2025, the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) will host a webinar in collaboration with KPA, a leader in dealer environment, health and safety (EHS), on December 19 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Solutions. Those interested in this free webinar can register here. This session, “Regulatory Insights for RV… Continue reading RVDA and KPA Webinar Highlighting Business Growth and Challenges in 2025
Doka is guided by scientifically based goals for the decarbonization of the construction industry
Staff writer Doka, a global leader in formwork and scaffolding, is the first in its industry to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment aligns the company with the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement and underlines its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through science-based methods. The role of construction in global… Continue reading Doka is guided by scientifically based goals for the decarbonization of the construction industry
NIOSH: Few female miners show signs of pneumoconiosis
Few female miners – about one in 200 – show signs of pneumoconiosis, researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found in a recently published study. In honor of National Miners' Day on December 6, NIOSH Director John Howard, MD, highlighted the new research in his “From the Director's Desk” column… Continue reading NIOSH: Few female miners show signs of pneumoconiosis
Bio Graphene Solutions Announces Successful Graphene-Reinforced Concrete Pilot Project with EllisDon Corporation in Coordination with Tomlinson Ready Mix
Bio Graphene Solutions (BGS) announced that it has completed a commercial pilot concrete pour with EllisDon Corporation, a global construction services and technology company, and Tomlinson Ready Mix, one of the largest concrete suppliers in Ottawa and part of the Tomlinson Group of Companies. The company's proprietary graphene-enhanced admixture was integrated into the operations of… Continue reading Bio Graphene Solutions Announces Successful Graphene-Reinforced Concrete Pilot Project with EllisDon Corporation in Coordination with Tomlinson Ready Mix