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Breathe easier with the HEPA-equipped Aukey home air purifier for $70 (Reg. $109)

You might not be able to see them, but every home is filled with particles like pollen, carbon dioxide, molds, and more. Featuring a three-stage True HEPA filter, the Aukey Home Air Purifier captures these unwanted visitors. You can get it today for only $69.99 (Reg. $109) at 9to5Toys Specials.  It’s now widely accepted that […]

EPA pushes school ventilation upgrades as mask mandates fall

EPA and indoor air quality experts are pushing ventilation and filtration as a key means to keep kids healthy during the pandemic as other measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 have become increasingly polarized. “The pandemic has provided us with a defining moment on indoor air quality for schools,” said EPA’s Tracy Washington Enger, […]

Asus announces ExpertBook B3 Flip B3402

Asus today announced ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402), a powerful and versatile convertible laptop designed for both work and learning. ExpertBook B3 Flip is built to embrace the new normal — hybrid working and learning. It’s the best companion for teachers and students, and the perfect colleague for business users and pros. With its versatile and tough […]

PHOTOS: UCF Earns 30th LEED Certification for Downtown Building

UCF’s Dr. Phillips Academic Commons recently earned LEED Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), a third-party green building rating system globally recognized as a symbol of sustainability. The new designation represents UCF’s 30th LEED certification. “The Dr. Phillips Academic Commons LEED Gold certification represents UCF’s strong commitment to LEED and environmental stewardship,” says Curt Wade, UCF’s […]

How a Hydrogel Tablet Could Upscale Water Purification Worldwide

Scientists and engineers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a hydrogel tablet that enables the purification of water, without creating harmful byproducts or residues. Image Credit: Gilmanshin/Shutterstock.com The engineered hydrogels create hydrogen peroxide, which neutralizes harmful bacteria with activated carbon particles to destroy cell components of bacteria. Global Water Diseases The World Health Organisation […]

Proposed LTC rules aim to balance good life, infection control

Proposed national long-term-care standards to limit infections begin with the premise that nurses — and grandmothers — have preached for years: wash your hands. Posted on Friday for public consultation, the draft report details roughly 20 rules for sanitary hand practices — what it calls “the most important procedure for preventing (health-care-associated infections) in residents […]

Smart Cities World – Internet of Things

Canadian technology and media company Rogers Business is launching a suite of smart cities and smart buildings internet of things (IoT) solutions to meet the growing infrastructure needs of municipalities and organisations.   Rogers Business Smart Cities and Smart Buildings division will work with a broad ecosystem of providers to deliver the solutions that will […]

Lextar Electronics develops UV-C LED disinfection solutions

Vertically-integrated LED maker Lextar Electronics has developed UV(ultraviolet)-C LED disinfection solutions and has obtained third-party certification that its disinfection effects exceed 99.9%, according to the company. Such solutions are based on UV-C LEDs that emit wavelengths of 255-285nm and feature flexible light beam angles that can be applied in various scenarios, Lextar said. In addition, […]