Air Quality & HVAC Recommendations
- Concerns raised over air quality in Hamilton due to forest fires.
- The public is advised to keep HVAC systems clean and replace filters regularly.
- Consider professional HVAC system cleaning to remove pollutants and airborne particles
1. Robotic Vacuum with Stair-Climbing Capability:
– The Ascender is a robotic vacuum that can climb and clean stairs, unlike other models.
– Developed by Migo Robotics, a team of experts from Google, Boston Dynamics, and Dyson.
– Offers the convenience of a single vacuum for cleaning multiple floors.
2. Live Voicemail Transcripts for iPhones:
– Apple unveiled a new feature that shows transcripts of incoming voicemail on screen.
– Users can decide whether to answer calls based on the transcript.
– Similar feature called “Call Screen” exists in Google’s Android.
3. Paper-Thin Solar Cells for Versatile Power Generation:
– MIT scientists developed ultra-thin solar cells that can be attached to various surfaces.
– Thinner than human hair, they can be laminated onto boats, tents, drones, etc.
– Made using electronic printable ink, these solar panels are environmentally friendly.
4. ELASTOCALORIC Cooling System as an Alternative to Refrigerants:
– Air conditioning and cooling technologies consume over 20% of global energy.
– Refrigerants have high global warming potential compared to carbon dioxide.
– The ELASTOCALORIC cooling system, using metals instead of chemicals, offers a green alternative.
5. Liquid Metal Transforming Paper into Functional Material:
– Chinese scientists developed liquid metal that can turn paper into metal.
– Enables bendable, magnetized, and electronic properties in paper-based items.
– Offers applications in robotics, energy transfer, and recycling.