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Smog Busting Paint Breaks Down Noxious Gasses
jlechem writes "New Scientist is reporting a story about a new paint that can absorb noxious gas. According to the article the new paint is called Ecopaint. The substance is designed to reduce levels of the nitrogen oxides, collectively known as the NOx gases, which cause respiratory problems and trigger smog production. The paint's base is polysiloxane, a silicon-based polymer. Embedded in it are spherical nanoparticles of titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate 30 nanometres wide. Because the particles are so small, the paint is clear, but pigment can be added. The first paint to go on sale will of course be white."
Maybe I could tell all of the ladies that I absorb noxious gases instead of emitt them, and that explains my pastiness.
But I doubt they would believe that
Chaos will always win out over order because chaos is more organized
"New Scientist is reporting..." translation = "As seen on fark yesterday..."
Let's at least make a half-assed attempt at giving credit where credit is due.
Correct spelling is offtopic? What is this - Slashdot?
I have discovered a truly remarkable
Does it run Linux?
(/end cliche Slashdot post)
ABS doesn't help when the car goes into a spin.
"Learning is not compulsory... neither is survival."
--Dr.W.Edwards Deming
Shouldn't you have been bitching when minivans became the family wagon?
Just because I'm ranting about some externalities doesn't mean I ignore others. But minivans are less damaging to the public and more broadly justifiable than SUVs, hence, less of an issue.
To me, a 4-cylinder SUV (Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV) is a more fuel-efficient alternative to a 6-cylinder minivan.
To you those vehicles may be an alternative, but with less towing capability, cargo capacity, passenger capacity, maneuverability, safety or reliability they are to the majority of drivers apples and oranges.