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Syracuse University has named a new executive director to lead the Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) in Environmental and Energy Systems. Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang, a longtime professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), begins in that role...

Sony Pictures Classics “Bring A Friend Back To The Movies” initiative debuted last week at “The Duke” showings at the Angelika Film Center.

Building a terraced house that is energy efficient in production as well as in use, and with building principles that are also easy to dismantle and reuse. The social-ecological building research cell at the Ghent Technology Campus took on this chall

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Top researchers and members of the Rectorate at the Tallinn University of Technology gave Prime Minister Kaja Kallas a 1.5-hour presentation of the university’s contribution to Estonian research and development and green transition. The Prime Minister was first shown the solar panel testing taking place at the climate chamber of the Laboratory of Building Physics, then the Laboratory of Roads and Traffic, and the Laboratory of Ventilation where an air distribution experiment was also conducted...

The rate of renovation in the building sector is still too low to achieve the energy transition by the target date set by the German federal government. However, increased use of prefabricated components can help accelerate this process. Researchers are developing a facade module that integrates the technical building equipment and supplies it with renewable energy to heat, cool and ventilate the adjoining rooms.

How can viruses be effectively eliminated from indoor air? This question is now becoming more important as fall approaches. Efficient indoor air purification is essential, especially in schools.

Chef and television presenter Sibahle Mtongana explains the science behind food tasting bland on flights.

The curious case for electric cars © Provided by Khaleej Times The curious case for electric cars Electric vehicles (EVs) are considered to be the future of transport due to their perceived efficiency and low carbon output when compared to petrol or diesel cars. Fans of EVs also find them to be easier and more pleasurable to operate. But, lets not jump for joy just yet; EVs have a lot of problems beneath the surface. Are EVs really the best transportation alternative to gas-powered engines? ...