Air pollution is one of the most pressing challenges the world currently faces, with 99% of the world’s population breathing in unsafe air. The World Health Organization estimates that the combined effects of air pollution, both outdoor and indoor, are the cause of roughly 7 million premature deaths annually worldwide.
Here, we look at how optical microscopes are currently used and what novel applications have recently emerged. We also explore the current global market, its size, and what may drive it in the coming years.
For centuries, steel has been valued for its high-tensile strength and durability and has been fundamental to societal advancement, allowing us to build bridges, railroads, ships, and skyscrapers. Steel manufacturing has seen an increase in capacity, volume, and industry value for many years. However, following the Covid-19 pandemic, production has slowed.
In recent decades, the development of more sensitive novel diagnostic tools has made administration easier and more effective at identifying the early signs of disease. Optical tools have become a key focus of medical research and disease detection.
According to a study published in Nature, in comparison with the global estimated tree population prior to deforestation, the current global tree population is 46% less than it once was. A number of reforestation projects are being initiated by organizations worldwide to address the growing issue of