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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The first laboratory for floating panel research in Europe: testing new technologies in Portugal

A new laboratory in Portugal is testing the efficiency of 850 solar panels designed to float on water, a technology that holds significant advantages over traditional solar panels.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Ministry of Agriculture denies illegally restricting the milk testing market: no damage was allegedly done

The Lithuanian Supreme Administrative Court determined that the Ministry of Agriculture unjustly prohibited a private laboratory from conducting milk tests, resulting in the dissolution of its monopoly on the testing market.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Harsh figures in the testing of the Finnish 'wonder battery' โ€“ Expert: 'The result is even worse than a normal lithium-ion cell'

Recent laboratory tests indicate that the new Donut Battery does not live up to its claims and performs worse than standard lithium-ion batteries.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

War in Iran Solidifies the Middle East as a Laboratory for AI Use in Conflicts

The ongoing war against Iran has positioned the Middle East as a testing ground for the application of artificial intelligence in military conflicts.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Dangerous bacteria in the swimming pool. The fatal error was discovered only after a week

Water samples from two swimming pools in Tarnรณw revealed the presence of Legionella bacteria, leading to the temporary closure of one pool due to a significant identification error by the testing laboratory.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

DNA Testing Fraud, Former Chief Investigator Indicted for Evidence Destruction by Saga District Prosecutors

A former chief investigator at the Saga Prefectural Police forensic laboratory has been indicted for evidence destruction and falsifying documents related to DNA testing.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Food scientists at the Estonian University of Life Sciences acquired a device that imitates the human intestine

Estonian University of Life Sciences has obtained a unique laboratory device that simulates the human intestines to study the effect of food on the microbiome without human testing.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

When Israeli arms dealers boast that Gaza is used as a human laboratory for their weapons

Israeli arms dealers recently showcased their military technology at a defense expo in Tel Aviv, referring to Gaza as a field laboratory for weapon testing.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Life & Tech

When sorting, pay attention that not all cotton is the same, advises Stanislav Straka in an interview about washing

Stanislav Straka, an expert from Henkel's standardized testing laboratory in Slovakia, shares insights on effective laundry sorting, detergent types, and washing techniques.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Jury convicts former NFL player Keith J Gray in $328 million Medicare fraud scheme involving kickbacks

Keith J. Gray, a former NFL player and laboratory owner, was convicted of participating in a $328 million Medicare fraud operation involving unnecessary genetic testing and kickbacks.

Feb 21 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tempi: The Prosecutor's Office of Larissa recalls the exhumation order for three bodies of victims

The Prosecutor's Office of Larissa has partially rescinded its order for the exhumation of three bodies of victims from the Tempi train accident due to disagreements with relatives regarding the laboratory testing process.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s biotech boom sends price of lab monkeys for drug tests climbing

The prices of laboratory monkeys in China for drug testing have surged dramatically, exceeding the average annual salary in the country.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Blood Test from Marburg: Less Stress for Laboratory Mice

Researchers at the University of Marburg have developed a blood test that aims to reduce stress for laboratory mice used in drug testing by allowing for less invasive monitoring of tumor growth.

Feb 14 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Laboratory mice could become a thing of the past โ€“ drugs could also be tested on these animals

Scientists in Exeter have developed genetically modified wax moths that can indicate infections or drug effects, potentially replacing laboratory mice in drug testing.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

EFET: Recall of Unsafe Jelly-type Foods - The Reason

The Greek food authority EFET has recalled unsafe jelly-type foods that contain psychoactive substances following consumer complaints and laboratory testing.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

In minutes, R$ 500 thousand machine reveals whether the drink sold near blocks is fake; 26 liters were collected in the Center and South Zone

A mobile laboratory in Rio de Janeiro is testing alcoholic beverages for adulteration during Carnival, with 26 liters confiscated last weekend.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The 'laboratory' in Madrid where the first military 'battle' is fought testing the weapons of the Air and Space Army

The article details a military exercise in Spain testing new air defense systems, focusing on elite pilots and the risks involved in aerial missions.

Feb 7 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction of the new Municipal Laboratory in Pinda begins

Construction has begun for the new Municipal Clinical Analysis Laboratory in Pindamonhangaba, aimed at increasing testing capacity and reducing wait times for health results in the public health network.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:42 UTC

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