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Prof van der Meer says the bacterial-based kits cope well with multiple samples, require fewer materials than standard chemical testing field kits, and are easy to prepare.
BBC: The light fantastic: Harnessing Nature's glow
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The materials use a standard format and have been modularized for easy "mixing and matching".
UNESCO: Communication and Information
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The Solaria panels thus produce similar power at comparable efficiencies as standard panels while using fewer materials.
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The Northeastern student even believes he can get the cost of materials below that of a standard whiteboard or blackboard, but only time will tell on that one.
ENGADGET
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While the materials and construction methods are similar to standard pylons, one point of departure is the colour - white instead of gun-metal grey.
BBC: Could pylons ever be pretty?
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The bill of materials can rack up quickly when there's no standard and no interoperability, so how can such a ragtag operation really succeed?
ENGADGET: Primed: how wireless and inductive charging works
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Not only do they verify an organization's 501c3 public charity status (a standard practice), but they also review an organization's operating materials to ensure that its work matches donors' expectations.
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Southwark Council was responsible for a "serious failure" over materials used in Miss Hickman's flat that were below the required standard for fire safety, the jury found.
BBC: Lakanal House fire victims' families seek compensation
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The high-tech bins use solar power to compact materials, allowing them to hold up to eight times more rubbish than a standard model.
BBC: Dundee University to trial solar-powered bins
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While fine silk gazar and doubleface cashmere are standard bearers for luxurious clothing, many designers are finding that polyester, nylon, neoprene, polyamide and other synthetic materials allow them to be more daring and versatile.
WSJ: Polyester Is Back in Style at Alexander Wang, Talbot Runhof, Akris