News articles tagged with 'monoxide'
New catalyst of platinum nanoparticles could lead to conk-out free, stable fuel cells
— 3 Aug 2010 12:36 | ChemistryIn the quest for efficient, cost-effective and commercially viable fuel cells, scientists at Cornell University's Energy Materials Centre have discovered a catalyst and catalyst-support…
Air pollution doesn't increase risk of preeclampsia, early delivery, study finds
— 3 Jul 2010 09:30 | HealthWhile pregnant women may worry about the effects of air pollution on their health and that of their developing child, exposure to carbon monoxide and fine particles in the air during…
For platinum catalysts, smaller may be better
— 29 Jun 2010 10:02 | ChemistryWhen it comes to metal catalysts, the platinum standard is, well, platinum! However, at about $2,000 an ounce, platinum is more expensive than gold. The high cost of the raw material…
VLT detects first superstorm on exoplanet
— 24 Jun 2010 12:07 | Astronomy'HD209458b is definitely not a place for the faint-hearted. By studying the poisonous carbon monoxide gas with great accuracy we found evidence for a super wind, blowing at a speed…
Triton's summer sky of methane and carbon monoxide
— 7 Apr 2010 12:11 | Astronomy'We have found real evidence that the Sun still makes its presence felt on Triton, even from so far away. This icy moon actually has seasons just as we do on Earth, but they change…
E20 fuel reduces carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions in automobiles
— 30 Mar 2010 11:47 | EnvironmentA new study by the Centre for Integrated Manufacturing Studies at Rochester Institute of Technology indicates that the use of E20 fuel, which blends 20 percent ethanol with gasoline,…
Asking 'what would nature do?' leads to a way to break down a greenhouse gas
— 18 Mar 2010 12:24 | ChemistryA recent discovery in understanding how to chemically break down the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into a useful form opens the doors for scientists to wonder what organism is out there…
Superatoms mimic elements: Research gives new perspective on periodic table
— 1 Jan 2010 11:51 | ChemistryTransforming lead into gold is an impossible feat, but a similar type of 'alchemy' is not only possible, but cost-effective too. Three Penn State researchers have shown that certain…
For safer emergencies, give your power generator some space
— 7 Oct 2009 08:00 | HealthTo subdue the steaming heat of hurricanes or to thaw out during a blizzard, gasoline-powered, portable generators are a lifeline during weather emergencies when homes are cut off without…
Carbon monoxide linked to heart problems in elderly
— 1 Sep 2009 11:03 | HealthExposure to carbon monoxide, even at levels well below national limits, is associated with an increased risk of hospitalisation for the elderly with heart problems, according to a study…