Microplastics are in the air we breathe and in Earth’s atmosphere, and they affect the climate In a new article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury’s Dr Laura Revell explains how widespread microplastic pollution is, and how it could impact the world’s climate in the future. Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images In our research,…
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UC researchers help world to breathe free amid Covid-19 resurgence
UC researchers help world to breathe free amid Covid-19 resurgence Innovative medical technology that could help thousands of Covid-19 patients recover is being offered to hospitals around the world for free by University of Canterbury researchers. Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase, of UC’s Mechanical Engineering department and Centre for Bio-Engineering, and UC Engineering PhD student Lui…
Clever solution helps more Covid-19 ICU patients breathe
Clever solution helps more Covid-19 ICU patients breathe A simple, low-cost, open source, 3D-printed solution developed by University of Canterbury engineers could save thousands of patients’ lives around the world. TVNZ’s Lisa Davies talked to Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase, PhD students Lui Holder Pearson and Ted Lerios, and ICU specialist Professor Geoff Shaw about the…