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Syngas reduces dependence on natural gas, which is essential for agricultural fertilizers and food production.

10 April 2026

There is a little-known but very close link between fossil fuels and agricultural products, including those used for food. Modern agriculture uses large quantities of nitrogen […]

Low-sulfur fuels have significantly reduced fog formation.

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor aboard NASA's Terra satellite shows fog forming in the Po River basin in this image.

10 April 2026

Fog forms when water vapor in the air condenses into tiny, suspended water droplets, creating a "cloud" at ground level. This typically occurs at night or […]

The desalination plant at the Sarroch refinery helps preserve the island’s water reserves.

10 April 2026

Freshwater represents only 3% of the total volume of water on Earth. Most (70%) is trapped in glaciers and polar ice caps, while a significant portion […]

Drones and new technologies: how industrial inspections are changing

The automatic robot Anymal, developed by the Swiss company Anybotics, a world leader in robotics, is trained using machine learning based on the principles of artificial intelligence.

10 April 2026

In recent years, technology has made great strides. The evolution of digital systems, sensors, and artificial intelligence is transforming activities that previously required lengthy processes, dedicated […]