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Yanmar Demonstrates Autonomous Tractors Using Precision Positioning Technology in Thailand

Yanmar has participated in a field test to demonstrate the use of precision location technology in autonomous agricultural equipment held by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the working group consisting of Thai and Japan organizations.

From Yanmar Co., Ltd 26 Jul 2019

Impact of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy on Economic Growth of Myanmar

Situated in the western region of the Indochinese Peninsula, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has several peculiar economic features. Green energy accounts for a substantial share of the nation’s energy balance.

24 Jul 2019

Manganese Can Accelerate Production of Lead Dioxide Under Certain Conditions

Manganese is not categorically a toxic mineral. Actually, people require a little manganese in their diets to keep healthy.

23 Jul 2019

PSU Study Shows Transition to Renewable Energy Could Increase Energy Poverty

Efforts to move away from fossil fuels and swap coal and oil with renewable energy sources can help lower carbon emissions.

18 Jul 2019

Efforts to Lower Indoor Air Pollution in India

Globally, over three billion people, which is about half the world's population, cook their food using solid fuels like charcoal and firewood on traditional stoves or open fires.

18 Jul 2019

Stable Battery for Exploiting Geothermal Energy in a Sustainable Way

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology and Sanoh Industrial created a very stable battery cell with the potential to directly turn heat into electricity, thus ultimately offering a method for making use of geothermal energy in a sustainable manner.

18 Jul 2019

Monash Chemists May Find a Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil in Soaps and Cosmetics

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has awarded Monash chemists $442,635 to work with industry on developing a new generation of sustainable surfactants. Surfactants are compounds typically used in cleaning products, but could also be applied to soaps and cosmetics, reducing the use of controversial palm oil.

16 Jul 2019